Motor Tax

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Questions (522)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

522. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person is liable for a full month's car tax if he or she purchases a car part way through the month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40169/17]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

Liability for motor tax arises from the first day of the month in which the vehicle is entered in the central vehicle register, the National Vehicle and Driver File. Motor tax is payable annually, half-yearly or quarterly on the basis of whole calendar months.