Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
26. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the post-Brexit reality of the application of a 10% customs duty on a used vehicle not of UK origin imported into Ireland; if he plans to assist car dealerships that specialise in used vehicles to combat this new tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11428/21]
View answerI understand that the matter of interest to the Deputy relates to the application of VAT (not customs duty) on second hand cars, not of UK origin, imported into Ireland from the UK. The application of VAT rules falls to be addressed by my colleague the Minister for Finance, Mr Paschal Donohoe, T.D.
In terms of assistance for businesses, the Government has put in place extensive financial supports over recent years to assist businesses prepare for and mitigate the impacts of Brexit. This includes a range of Government funded Brexit loan schemes to assist business with potential cashflow issues arising out of Brexit, including the Brexit Loan Scheme and the Brexit Business Loan from MicroFinance Ireland. The full range of supports are available at www.gov.ie/Brexit.
