Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 September 2011

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Ceisteanna (41, 42)

Seán Crowe

Ceist:

31 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to end motor tax gapping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/11]

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Ceist:

35 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will publish the motor tax Bill. [24118/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 35 together.

I am concerned at the high level of off-the-road declarations being made and I am aware that current procedures governing the making of such declarations may be open to potential abuse. The General Scheme of a Motor Tax Bill, which will include provisions in relation to off-the-road declarations, is at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department and will be brought forward as soon as possible.

More generally, the Motor Tax Bill will consolidate and modernise motor tax law generally and will reform the administration of the motor tax system to ensure consistency, resource efficiency and best customer practice in service delivery.

Question No. 32 answered with Question No. 25.