asked the Minister for the Environment the reason the total motor tax payable under the instalment system is higher than the annual payment system as the half yearly and quarterly payment system was introduced specifically to assist persons on low incomes.
Written Answers. - Motor Tax Instalment System.
47.
Motor vehicle duty is basically an annual tax and any provision allowing a licence for a lesser period is a concession and, of course, involves extra administrative costs, thus reducing the net amount available to the Exchequer.