Written answers

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Motor Industry

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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326. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on an imminent shortage of quality second-hand vehicles in the Irish market as a result of punitive tariffs imposed on UK-imported vehicles post Brexit; if he will examine the way Brexit business supports could be extended to motor retailers to offset these tariff costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15076/21]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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These are matters for my colleagues in Government.  My colleague, the Minister for Finance, is responsible for matters relating to customs and excise.  The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for tariffs, trade and industry supports.

Outside of that framework, there are no plans presently in my Department to provide for business supports for any class of retailer arising from Brexit changes.

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