John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I want to refer to an issue raised by Senator Norris, namely the much beleaguered motorist who apparently faces another increase in road taxation, with which I strongly disagree. This is grand in certain areas where public transport exists but down in Kilkenny or Roscommon, where public transport is not an option, the car is necessary. We should look towards the future, putting the emphasis on emissions from cars rather than on engine size when it comes to motor taxation. There is much more I would like to say, but I will leave it at that.