Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 September 2011
91 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made to close the off-the-road loophole with regard to drivers avoiding paying motor tax by receiving a stamp from An Garda Síochána declaring that their car has not been in use without proof of same; when proposals to deal with the matter will be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI 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.
