Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 519: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend motor tax concessions to flexi-fuel vehicles which have a proven lower emissions impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The current motor tax system, based on engine capacity (cc) does not distinguish between fuel types. However, the new CO2-based system, which I am introducing from 1 July 2008, will reward cars with low CO2 emissions.