Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2021
82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the number of category A vehicles that were charged with the nitrogen dioxide emissions levy in 2020 and to date in 2021; the revenue raised each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17710/21]
View answer83. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was doubled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17712/21]
View answer84. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was applied to both category A and B vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17714/21]
View answer85. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was doubled and extended to both category A and B vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17716/21]
View answerI 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.
