Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

On the issue of possible changes in annual road tax, does the Minister propose to move away from the system where road tax is based on engine size? The European Union has a long-standing proposal for a directive on car taxation and harmonisation, in favour of reducing tax on vehicles that have lower emission levels per kilometre travelled. Does the Government agree with the overall EU approach to the harmonisation of motor vehicle taxation? Is that consistent with the carbon budget principles outlined in the programme for Government?

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