Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
415 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce a licensing system in line with other heavy goods vehicles for off road dumpers that are used on the public road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7643/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile goods vehicles are used primarily on public roads, this is not the case with off road dumpers which are designed and constructed for use on construction sites and may only be used on public roads subject to special permits from local authorities granted under the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 1963. Having regard to this limited access to public roads for off road dumpers, it is not proposed to change the basis on which motor tax is levied on them, at present at the rate of €673 per annum, or the relativity of this with motor tax for heavy goods vehicles.
