Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2015
168. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the potential repercussions for the Irish motor industry, and the action his Department will take, as a result of allegations made against the Volkswagen company regarding the falsification of emissions in new model cars. [33484/15]
View answerThe recent disclosure by Volkswagen pertaining to the emission testing of their vehicles is a matter of serious concern. In order to determine how many vehicles certified in the EU may have been affected the EU Commission will be liaising with national type approval bodies in the coming days. Issues surrounding the recent revelations will also be discussed by the relevant Member State Ministers at tomorrow's meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council.
Once more clarity has been received on the matter, the RSA will input, if required, into any investigation deemed appropriate.
