Motor Tax Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Questions (182)

Stephen Donnelly

Question:

182. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any motor tax exemptions available to very large families, for example over six children, similar to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers exemption, who require larger vehicles; if there are any plans to introduce any exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31290/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Motor tax for private cars is calculated on the basis of CO 2 emissions or engine capacity, depending on the date of first registration of the car. Any reduction in motor tax rates for this category would require a compensatory increase elsewhere in the motor tax rates or elsewhere in the tax code. I have no plans to revise the basis of taxation for vehicles at this time.