Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2015
252. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work being carried out by his Department and the interdepartmental review group on road charges and road tax for heavy goods vehicles; when a report will be available from the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25644/15]
View answerAn Inter Departmental Group, chaired by my Department, was established last year to consider the potential for introducing a 'pay-as-you-go' road tax system for HGVs. The group has been examining the technical, regulatory and economic dimensions of introducing a HGV road user charge in Ireland. The work of the group was expanded to include a full review of commercial motor tax, which has led to the group taking longer than anticipated to finalise its proposals. The group held a targeted stakeholder consultation in November 2014 which concluded in February 2015 and in March held meetings with stakeholders, including representatives of the hauliers and their customers.
The report of the group is currently being finalised for submission to me and to the Ministers for Finance and the Environment, Community and Local Government. I expect to receive the report shortly.
