Budget Submissions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 October 2013

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Questions (96)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

96. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance further to the SIMI proposal for a swappage scheme, if he will do his best to help our motor industry and the employment that it creates by putting in place a swappage scheme, which would be a major boost if implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41492/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

My Department has received a pre-Budget submission from SIMI which includes, among other things a proposal for a swappage scheme. All such proposals will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget.