Motor Tax Rates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Questions (521)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

521. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reduce road tax on HGVs to allow Irish hauliers to compete with competitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38056/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Changes to motor tax rates are generally considered in the context of the national budgetary process and it, therefore, would not be appropriate to comment further on the matter at this time.