Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
326. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport 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]
View answerThese 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.
