Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
650. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013 as it applies to cases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36147/15]
View answerThe provisions of the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013 came into effect on 1 July 2013 and following a three month transition period, have been fully in force since 1 October 2013. The Act provides that, if a declaration is not made in the month of expiry of an existing motor tax disc or an existing declaration of non-use, a minimum of three months motor tax, along with any arrears due, must be paid in relation to the vehicle before a declaration of non-use can be made. It is the responsibility of vehicle owners to ensure that a timely declaration is made or the appropriate tax is paid. There are currently no plans to introduce further changes to the legislation in question.
