Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
972. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if motor tax services can be introduced across the post office network as it would make the service more widely available and accessible nationwide, help protect the post office network and ensure it stays at the heart of the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42145/14]
View answerUnder existing arrangements, motor tax is payable in person or by post via motor tax offices in twenty six local authorities. It is also payable online at any time, with some 62% of vehicle owners who are eligible to do so now taxing their vehicles online. I have no plans currently to provide for the collection of motor tax through the post office network. The operation of the motor tax system is, of course, kept under regular review.
