Motor Tax Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 June 2015

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Questions (24)

Mick Wallace

Question:

24. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government regarding proposals to allow for motor tax to be paid in monthly instalments by direct debit; if he is satisfied that the current system, in which taxpayers are incentivised to pay an annual rate of motor tax, does not unfairly burden those on lower incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23480/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

While the computer systems associated with the National Vehicle and Driver File in my Department facilitate the collection of motor tax, including, in particular through the online motor tax channel, arrangements regarding the payment of motor tax fees are a matter for Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and I have no role in the matter.  I have not had any discussions with my colleague in the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the matters mentioned.