Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is going to happen on 1 July and people will be in a position to make an informed choice. The issue of backdating annual car tax at the lower rate for cars purchased before 1 July gives rise to problems. If a person purchases a car before that date, he or she will be hit with the higher tax for the rest of that car's life. This time next year we will see how the issue develops.

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