Motor Tax Rates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Questions (507)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

507. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7000/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Motor tax rates for commercial vehicles are based on the unladen weight of the vehicle, and are set at national, rather than at county level. The weight bandings and the current corresponding rates are provided for in paragraph 5 of Part I of the Schedule to the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act 1952 (as amended by section 4 of the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Act 2013).