Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013
89. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the possibility whereby applicants using the export repayment scheme calculator could provide details of car registration number for definitive verification on whether a car may already have been the subject of VRT repayments (details supplied). [30982/13]
View answerI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the VRT export repayment calculator is available to the public on revenue.ie. Making VRT details for a specific vehicle registration number available to the public would breach taxpayer confidentiality and therefore the calculator operates on the basis of generic vehicle details such as make, model and age. Details concerning any previous repayment or remission of VRT are provided when the vehicle is presented for a pre-export inspection and the documentation is verified.
The VRT Export Repayment Scheme is a new scheme that started in April to facilitate the export of second-hand vehicles. I am advised by Revenue that they intend to keep the scheme under review to monitor its impact and to ensure that adequate controls are in place. They have also informed me that they have not received representations from the trade or individuals about this aspect of the scheme.
