John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 661: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the present system to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008, to avail of the lower rate of motor tax and VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/08]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 663: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the new car tax regime will work. [3046/08]

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 700: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the motor tax that will apply to a car purchased in January 2008 at the time of renewal; if this will be based on engine size or CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1297/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 661, 663 and 700 together.

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 1307, 1308, 1319, 1326, 1342, 1343, 1351 and 1371 of 30 January 2008.

Policy in relation to VRT is a matter for the Minister for Finance.