Pearse Doherty
Question:64. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by vehicle registration tax for each of the past five years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [32089/14]
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Questions (64, 188)
Denis Naughten
Question:188. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the amount of vehicle registration tax collected on imported vehicles in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32701/14]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 188 together.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the revenue raised by Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) from 2010 to June 2014 is as follows:
|
- |
€m |
|
2010 |
383.5 |
|
2011 |
388.4 |
|
2012 |
379.3 |
|
2013 |
437.3 |
|
2014 (6 Mths) |
344.4 |
It should be noted that the 2014 receipts are for the period January to June. These are provisional at this time and may be subject to revision.
I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the available information in respect of the amount of VRT on imported used vehicles for the years 2012, 2013 and the period 1 January to 30 June 2014 is as shown in a table.
|
Used Vehicles |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 (6 Mths) |
|
|
€m |
€m |
€m |
|
Cars |
86.7 |
120.9 |
70.3 |
|
Category B Car Derived Vans |
1.2 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
|
Category C Commercial Vehicles |
1.4 |
2.5 |
1.3 |
|
Category M Motor Cycles |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
|
Total |
89.8 |
125.3 |
73.3 |