Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Jan 1996

Vol. 460 No. 3

Written Answers. - Imported Vehicles.

Michael Creed

Question:

242 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being imposed by his Department on persons who imported vehicles prior to June 1995, which are not being used on the road but which are liable for arrears of motor tax from the date of import; and if he will have arrangements made to investigate a case (details supplied) in County Cork and, if possible, waive the arrears of motor tax being sought. [19297/96]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

Under Section 20 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1992, liability for licensing and payment of motor tax in respect of a vehicle arose from the date of its registration in the State. Section 117 of the Finance Act, 1995, provided for certain exemptions to the requirements of section 20 but these apply only from 2 June 1995. There are no proposals for any further relaxation of section 20.