Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 1

Written Answers. - Tax Yield.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

243 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total receipts accruing to the Exchequer from the motorist, estimated or actual in respect of VAT, excise duty or VRT for the latest 12 month period for which the data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26115/03]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy):

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest 12 month period for which the requested data are available is November 2002 to October 2003, inclusive. The relevant provisional figures are shown in the following tables:

VAT Yield	November 2002-October 2003
	€ million
Petrol	303.4
Auto Diesel	33.1
Motor Oil and LPG	2.3
Cars	431.2
Motor Cycles	6.1
Car Repairs	39.0
Car Accessories	26.2
Car Hire	12.9
Driving Instruction	3.3
Haulage	28.0
Total	885.5

All figures shown are estimates. The information to be furnished on VAT returns does not require the yield from particular sectors of trade to be identified.

Excise Duty	November 2002-October 2003
	€ million
Petrol	851.1
Auto Diesel	712.6
Auto LPG	0.1
Total	1,563.8

VRT	November 2002-October 2003
	€ million
Cars	801.8
Motor Cycles	4.0
Car Derived Vans	9.3
Commercial Vehicles	2.6
Total	817.7