Tax Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Questions (121)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

175 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance his views on changing the criteria to allow bus owners for eight to 11 seat buses avail of the VRT category C rate if they can prove that they are providing a service in their communities, instead of the category A rate they are currently pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4406/09]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

The Deputy will be aware that a revised VRT system for Category A vehicles was announced in Budget 2008 and came into effect on 1 July 2008.

I have no plans to change the criteria in relation to the VRT categories at this time.