Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 531: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will put in place to protect businesses that are currently using 1.9 litre and higher engines, in view of the proposed new taxation rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29377/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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In Budget 2007, it was announced that it was planned to introduce changes to the current vehicle registration tax (VRT) and motor tax systems to take greater account of environmental issues, and in particular Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Programme for Government re-affirms the commitment to introduce measures to rebalance these taxes in favour of cars with lower emissions.

My Department is currently examining a range of possible options in relation to motor tax and I will make an announcement shortly.