Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I cannot let that go. In terms of the application of this provision, I am aware of cases in which individuals used to pay about €400 in motor tax, but when the new regulations were issued or the new interpretation by the local authority came into play, some of these individuals had to pay €1,200. I am sure Deputies on all sides of the House have been in touch with the Minister to bring such matters to his attention. I do not know anything about the Garda Síochána. I am not in charge of the Garda anymore than the Minister is and do not know what it does from day to day. All I know is that the application of this provision under the commercial motor tax code has caused genuine confusion. I would have thought the best way of dealing with the matter since August would have been to state the new regulation to be applied was a vehicle would have to be solely and wholly used for the carriage of goods. That is a reasonable suggestion. What the Minister should do - if he will indulge my suggestion - is reissue the circular and say exactly what it means because there is a misinterpretation between local authorities.

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