Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (237)

Tom Fleming

Question:

237. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the reason disabled drivers who purchase second hand vehicles are disallowed from participating in the disabled drivers and passengers tax relief scheme when VRT has previously been paid to the previous owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38639/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that if the VRT on a vehicle has been fully refunded at an earlier date under the scheme, there is no residual VRT available to be refunded on a subsequent sale to a second qualifying person and this should be reflected in the price of vehicle at the time of resale.