Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 3 Feb 1998

Vol. 486 No. 3

Written Answers. - Motor Taxation.

Alan M. Dukes

Question:

52 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the proposals he announced on 12 January 1998 for significant reductions in tax on vehicles used for public transport will come into effect at the same time as the obligatory increases of 3 per cent in motor taxation which he has imposed on local authorities in 1998 and on 1 January 1999; the amount of the reductions; the effect, if any, they will have on general motor tax revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2468/98]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

The reductions planned in motor tax for public service vehicles, which are the first phase of a ‘greening' of motor taxation rates, will come into effect at the same time as the 3 per cent increase generally becomes operative in 1998 for other vehicle categories. There will be an across the board increase of 3 per cent for all tax categories on 1 January 1999. The precise amount of the reductions will be set out in the Bill to give effect to the changes, which I intend to publish shortly.