Heavy goods vehicle border levy
Deputy Charlie McConalogue asks about proposed British and possible Irish levies on foreign heavy goods vehicles, particularly their impact on Border routes. The Taoiseach says no Irish Bill is promised but the responsible Minister may bring recommendations to Government.
The British Government is planning to introduce a levy on foreign heavy goods vehicles crossing its borders. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has indicated in recent days that he is contemplating introducing similar legislation to levy international vehicles entering the State. Has the Taoiseach an update on that? I refer to the impact the proposed British levy will have on vehicles-----
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Will the Taoiseach engage with the British Government to arrange exemptions for through roads in the Border area to ensure trade is not disproportionately affected?
