Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
189 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the vehicle registration tax system in any way; if he will be introducing any changes to regulations or law that will impact on VRT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware Budget 2012 announced a public consultation on the system of VRT and Motor Tax to adjust CO2 bands and rates in line with technological advances in motor vehicles while maintaining a positive environmental incentive to reduce transport emissions. The closing date for receipt of submissions under the public consultation process was 1 March 2012 and 34 submissions were received.
Representatives of my Department, the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government are now reviewing the submissions received and will arrange for early meetings with SIMI and, where it is considered appropriate, other organisations and individuals to discuss their submissions.
Following the completion of this process my Department will bring froward recommendations for consideration.
