Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Finance the extent if any to which he has had discussions with the private transport sector in the context of possible measures to address the increased fuel or other costs; if he expects to be in a position to identify any alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware a working group was set up between officials of my Department, the Irish Road Haulage Association and members of the Oireachtas. This working group had a series of meetings to discuss issues of concern to the haulage industry including the matter of an essential users rebate. I have received a submission from the group. I have also recently met with representatives of the IRHA. I am considering matters raised by the IRHA and the report from the group.