Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015
226. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration will be given to the request of the Irish Road Haulage Association (details supplied), in view of the particular difficulties facing hauliers, particularly in the Border area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8559/15]
View answerMy colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, has established an Inter-Departmental Working Group on issues relating to the Irish haulage industry , which includes representation from my Department.
The Group issued a consultation paper late last year to canvas the views of hauliers and other stakeholders on the options for reform of the commercial vehicle motor tax regime. The Group is currently considering the submissions received and will thereafter furnish a report containing recommendations on the future structure of commercial vehicle tax to me and to my colleagues, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Minister for Finance.
