Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport if in view of the recently ended excise fuel rebate scheme he is considering proposals (details supplied) for an alternative to this fuel rebate scheme; his views on the cost and competitive disadvantage which coach operators face relative to their immediate counterparts in the UK who are entitled to a refund of VAT; if he will make a decision on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As already indicated in my recent replies to similar Dail Questions, the Finance Act 2008 provides for the removal of excise duty reliefs in the bus sector with effect from 1 November 2008. Since this is in line with our EU obligations, there is no power to restore the scheme. The operation of VAT is a fiscal matter, which falls under the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on correspondence from a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43243/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my answer on 25 November 2008 to Dáil Question No. 302.