Motor Tax Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2015

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Questions (539)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate, arising from a query raised by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of a vehicle which they have taxed on the basis of being on the road for a year, but was subsequently off the road for a major portion of that year, if in such circumstances they can apply for a refund of the road tax for the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9059/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

A refund of motor tax may be granted by the licensing authority where the vehicle has been taxed, provided the licensing authority are satisfied that the vehicle is not being used due to certain limited circumstances. These include where the owner has ceased to use the vehicle because of illness, injury or other physical disability, where the vehicle is not being used because of service overseas with the Defence Forces, or where the vehicle is not being used as the owner of the vehicle is absent from the State for business or educational purposes.

However, in order to qualify for a refund, the annual value of the disc must exceed €119 and there must be more than three months remaining on the disc at the time of the application for a refund.