Motor Taxation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Ceisteanna (390)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

491 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to review the rate of motor tax charged on seven-seater vehicles in view of the fact that a family with more than three children are required to have such a vehicle to becompliant with the current seat belt legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5794/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Motor tax for private cars is related to engine capacity rather than number of seats. A seven-seater vehicle with a lower engine capacity would therefore be liable for a lesser rate of motor tax than one with a higher engine capacity. It is not therefore proposed to review the basis of assessment for motor tax as proposed in the question.