Haulage levy and mortgage distress
Mattie McGrath raises the proposed UK and Northern Ireland truck levy and mortgage distress among IBRC and former Irish Nationwide borrowers; the Taoiseach gives publication timelines for related Bills.
There is a serious emerging situation in respect of the road transport Bill and the Irish Road Haulage Association. Could the Taoiseach intervene with the British and Northern Ireland authorities and ask them to refrain from implementing the levy of €10 per truck over 12 tonnes? It is a serious issue for road hauliers. The Government gave them a fuel rebate last year and they appreciate that.
Also, with regard to the consumer protection Bill, can anything be done about the plight of the 13,000 families who are under threat from IBRC and the former Irish Nationwide Building Society? It is a perilous situation and something should be done under some legislative measure.
