Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
95. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the amount of category A vehicles that were charged with the nitrogen dioxide emissions, NOx, levy in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023; the revenue raised each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14066/23]
View answer96. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised if the current nitrogen dioxide, NOx, levy was doubled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14067/23]
View answer97. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if the current nitrogen dioxide, NOx, levy was applied to both categories A and B vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14068/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 95, 96 and 97 together.
In relation to question 14066, I am informed by Revenue that the number of category A vehicles charged with the nitrogen dioxide emissions (NOx) levy in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023, along with the revenue raised each year, is provided in the table below
|
Year |
Number of registrations (NOx levy applied) |
NOx Levy €m |
|
2023* |
38,265 |
4.6 |
|
2022 |
127,375 |
17.4 |
|
2021 |
149,382 |
27.2 |
*To 28 February 2023
In relation to question 14067, I am informed by Revenue that, since the introduction of the NOx levy, the NOx emission profile of vehicles is declining. In addition, the number of imported used vehicles is also in decline. These imported used vehicles would typically have a higher NOx emission profile than newer vehicles. Based on the most recent full year data (2022), doubling of the NOx levy would yield approximately €34.8m in a full year. This estimate does not account for any behavioural changes in response to increasing the NOx levy.
In relation to question 14068, I am informed by Revenue that, based on 2022 registrations for category B vehicles and information regarding the NOx emission profile of these vehicles, the additional revenue that would be generated if the NOx levy was extended to category B registrations would be in the region of €30m. This estimate does not account for any behavioural changes in response to the additional VRT that would arise from the application of the NOx levy to category B vehicles.
