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Should we penalise people for having SUVs?

In the upcoming budget, the government is looking to follow France and implement a weight tax on...

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11.40 25 Jul 2025


Should we penalise people for having SUVs?


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11.40 25 Jul 2025


In the upcoming budget, the government is looking to follow France and implement a weight tax on SUVs.

Owners of these heavy vehicles will be penalized for having bigger cars. Is this unfair to those who depend on these larger vehicles to get around?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Editor of Complete Cars.ie, Shane O’Donoghue, Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Brian Cook and listeners.


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