Seanad debates

Tuesday, 1 April 2003

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).

 

On the one hand, we are trying to take action while, on the other, there are certain deterrents to achieving those objectives. I am extremely concerned that, given the difficulties facing businesses in the current downturn, more companies will be driven out of business. Departmental officials should analyse the implications of the Kyoto Protocol's climate strategy as well as examining the businesses which will be vulnerable as a result. There will be no point in complaining afterwards if some businesses decide it is no longer viable for them to remain in the economy because of the costs involved in adhering to the emission standards laid down by the protocol. We had better face up to that reality soon.

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