Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2003
Book of Estimates 2004: Statements.
Let me consider car tax, at the risk of appearing selfish. I do not normally read the motoring supplement of The Irish Times but I read it today and noted that vehicle registration tax is being increased further. I have a very flash car, a Jaguar XJ6. It is 12 years old and I got it for €5,000, yet I am paying €2,000 in tax. This is absolutely bizarre and insane. There should be a diminution in motor tax on cars as they get older, thus benefiting poor people like myself who like large cars. However, there are much more important issues, such as the cuts in respect of child care.
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