Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the proposal of the Irish Road Haulage Association to introduce an essential user diesel rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/12]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the opinion of the Irish Road Haulage Association that the introduction of a diesel rebate would prevent further job losses in the Irish haulage industry and increase the competitiveness of Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33802/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 68 together.

As the Deputy is aware a working group was set up between officials of my Department, the IRHA and members of the Oireachtas. This working group had a series of meetings to discuss issues of concern to the haulage industry. I have recently received a submission from the group and I am considering the matters raised. I note the recent trend in falling oil prices and I hope that this continued fall is reflected in the price of fuel for consumers including hauliers at the pumps.