Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Apr 1995

Vol. 451 No. 8

Written Answers. - Motor Taxation.

Peter Barry

Question:

56 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to abolish motor taxation and have it incorporated into a fail-safe system in view of the reported widespread evasion of the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7282/95]

Minister for Finance (Mr. Quinn)

I have no plans to abolish the existing motor taxation system and to incorporate it into any existing or new taxation scheme.

As regards reports about the level of evasion of road tax, my colleague, the Minister for Justice, is replying to the Deputy separately in the matter today.