The government is being warned up to 5000 people could lose their jobs in the car sector if next month's budget pushes ahead with planned austerity.
The Society for the Irish Motor Industry are the latest group to call on the government to ease off on cuts to protect jobs.
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The SIMI have recommended the introduction of a swappage scheme which would see a 2000 Euro reduction in VRT for anyone trading in a car 6 years or older.
Brian Cooke of the SIMI says such a deal would boost car sales as it would it reduce the cost of car tax for buyers.
