Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State mentioned the Finance Bill. We know this measure is contained in that Bill. Nobody is saying this proposal is being introduced without having been previously flagged. The point we are making is that motor tax receipts should go to local authorities for the purposes outlined. I find it difficult to understand the reason Fianna Fáil, which introduced the emissions rule in 2008, did not table amendments to this Bill.

It seems ironic that its members have remained silent throughout the debate. The party introduced this measure which imposed huge costs. It made a false promise and not one word has been said by its members during the debate.

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