Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 874: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to assist the motor vehicle industry to deal with the large stock of second-hand cars; if he has consulted with an organisation (details supplied) on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11711/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I am aware of the significant impact on the motor industry in Ireland and internationally due to the contraction in economic activity and I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 12 and 15 of 5 February 2009.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has put a number of proposals to Government in relation to the car market and my Department met a delegation on the 4 February 2009. The core proposals put forward by SIMI are a matter primarily for the Minister for Finance, and I understand that the conditions of the motor industry are the subject of ongoing discussions between his Department and SIMI.