Olivia Mitchell
Question:80 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a tax regime which encourages and facilitates the use of clean fuel vehicles and cleaner fuels by both private and public service vehicles. [23679/98]
Written Answers - Tax Incentives.
Deputies will appreciate it would not be appropriate for me to comment on any taxation proposals in the run up to the forthcoming budget. In considering the case for a tax regime which encourages the use of so called clean fuel vehicles and cleaner fuels, I must have regard to the need to raise revenue and to the relevant EU directives which lay down certain harmonised minimum rates for products subject to excise duties.