I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 85, inclusive, together.
In relation to Question 17710/21, I am informed by Revenue that the number of category A vehicles that a Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions charge was applied to in 2020 and in January and February 2021 is provided in the table below.
Vehicle Type
|
year
|
No
|
Revenue raised€ millions
|
Total - new and used€ millions
|
New
|
2021*
|
33,403
|
4.82
|
8.15
|
Used
|
2021*
|
11,221
|
3.33
|
|
New
|
2020
|
80,267
|
12.00
|
32.50
|
Used
|
2020
|
74,705
|
20.50
|
|
*January and February only.
In relation to Question 17712/21, if the charge was doubled (to €10 on the first 40mg, €30 on the subsequent 40mg, and the remainder charged at €50 per mg, subject to a maximum charge of €9,700 on diesel vehicles and with all others incurring a maximum charge of €1,200), the yield is estimated to be in the region of €65 million based on 2020 vehicle sales and assuming no behavioural change arising from the increase.
Regarding Questions 17714/21 and 17716/21, I am informed by Revenue that based on 2020 sales figures for both category A and category B vehicles, the revenue that would be raised annually if the current NOx emissions charge was applied to both categories is estimated to be in the region of €60 million. If the NOx emissions charge was doubled, the estimated yield would be in the region of €120 million across both category A and B vehicles.
This estimate assumes no behavioural change in response to the potential large increase in the overall Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) charge that would apply to category B vehicles, as a significant proportion would incur the maximum NOx charge of €4,850.