Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 May 2014
141. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has concerns about the cost of motor tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/14]
View answerI have no function in relation to motor insurance. Motor tax on cars registered prior to July 2008 is calculated on the basis of the engine capacity of the car. I have no plans currently to reduce the motor tax rates in respect of this category. It should be noted that the average increase in motor tax for cars taxed on engine capacity was 7.5% in Budgets 2012 and 2013, considerably less than the increases applied to vehicles registered after 1 July 2008, in respect of which motor tax is based on CO2 emissions.
