I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant information available is the amount of tax revenues collected as VAT, excise and VRT in respect of motor vehicles. The latest provisional figures for 2003 in respect of the yield of VAT, excise and VRT from various commodities associated with motoring are shown in the following tables:
VAT Yield 2003
|
€ million (estimated)
|
Petrol
|
290
|
Auto Diesel
|
32
|
Motor Oil & LPG
|
2
|
Cars
|
431
|
Motor Cycles
|
6
|
Car Repairs
|
47
|
Car Accessories
|
26
|
Car Hire
|
12
|
Driving Instruction
|
5
|
Haulage
|
28
|
Total
|
879
|
Excise Duty 2003
|
€ million (estimated)
|
Petrol
|
854
|
Auto Diesel
|
703
|
Auto LPG
|
0.10
|
Total
|
1557.10
|
VRT 2003
|
€ million (estimated)
|
Cars
|
807
|
Motor Cycles
|
3
|
Car Derived Vans
|
7
|
Commercial Vehicles
|
3
|
Total
|
820
|
I am informed by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government that the revenue collected in motor tax during 2003 was approximately €680 million.
I have clarified with the Deputy that he is also interested in the revenue received from toll roads. VAT returns are not required to be compiled in a manner which identifies the yield from particular goods and services. However, the estimated VAT yield on toll roads for 2003 is €6 million. The Exchequer also receives an annual fee, known as the gross toll revenue, GTR, and this was estimated at €8 million for 2003.