FG members urge Varadkar to intervene on cost of motoring

Cork South West senator Tim Lombard suggested a suspension of motor tax to give around €250 back to motorists.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he will bring the concerns to the Finance Minister. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has been urged by members of his party to seek cuts to the cost of motoring before the October budget.

A trio of Munster representatives told their party leader at the weekly parliamentary party meeting that the rising costs are impacting rural communities particularly.