Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 375: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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There are no plans to abolish the current system of motor taxation in favour of one that places additional taxation on motor fuel. Any change in policy concerning motor taxation would have significant implications for the revenue base of local authorities, as the proceeds from motor tax are paid directly into the Local Government Fund to support the funding of local authorities. The Fund is used predominantly to meet general purpose requirements of local authorities and to support the maintenance and development of the non-national road network.