Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2009
16 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Finance if he has studied the impact of the proposed carbon tax on cross-Border trade in fuels covered by the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44791/09]
View answerOn considering the introduction of a new tax or indeed an increase in current taxes a wide variety of factors are taken into consideration including the impact on cross-border trade.
When new taxes are being introduced there are always practical issues in relation to implementation that require consideration. In that regard, as is normal practice, my officials in conjunction with the Office of Revenue Commissioners and other relevant Departments will, if the need arises, engage with those sectors involved in the implementation of the carbon tax to minimise, in so far as it is reasonably possible, practical difficulties.
