Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Dec 1990

Vol. 404 No. 2

Written Answers. - Imported Second-hand Vehicles.

William Cotter

Question:

43 Mr. Cotter asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline on a month by month basis for 1989 and 1990, the number of second-hand motor vehicles which were imported into this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. Reynolds)

Data in the form requested are not available in respect of all second-hand motor vehicles. However, the table below gives details of imports of second-hand motor cars 1 for the dates mentioned.

Month	1989 No.	1990 No
January	325	1,684
February	355	1,546
March	734	2,084
April	381	2,001
May	419	1,947
June	465	1,978
July	616	1,597
August	817	1,536
September 2	965	1,751
October	1,062
November	1,156
December	729

1 Covers second-hand internal combustion engine motor cars for the transport of fewer than ten people. The figures exclude cars brought into the country by their owners on transfer of residence.

2 The latest period in 1990 for which information is available.