Motor Taxation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005

Wednesday, 1 June 2005

Ceisteanna (248)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

256 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the cost of motor tax when paid in three month or six month lots is more expensive; if he will consider facilitating motorists with pro rata charges to help keep the near prohibitive cost of motoring down. [18571/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The surcharge on non-annual discs is designed to cover the higher administrative costs involved. Current surcharge levels are lower than those permitted under motor tax law and were slightly reduced in 2001. I will continue to keep the level of surcharge under review in light of the expansion of e-motor tax arrangements.