Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

We in Fine Gael support the amendment and feel that, where there is a possibility of doubt relating to legislation, we should look to the default position. This will assure there can be no doubt relating to the subsection.

We feel that local government is looking after vehicle registration, motor tax and so on and the wording of the Bill, as drafted, does not assure us the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will retain this role. The Minister has tried to assure us in the House that this is the case but we support the amendment.

Regarding the Bill's wording, in the unlikely event of legal action regarding registration, tax affairs or the like, will the Minister clarify whether, following the passing of this Bill, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or the Minister for Transport would have responsibility?