Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
364 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering using road tax or other charges as a way of incentivising the purchase and use of electric vehicles. [30492/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review of options for the improvement in Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and motor tax revenues in future years was announced on Budget day, 6 December 2011. Interested parties were invited to make submissions regarding the proposed revision in the current 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 public consultation period ran to 1 March 2012. Submissions, including submissions in relation to electric vehicles, were received from motoring representative organisations, motor dealers and other elements of the motoring industry, and also from private individuals. My Department and the Department of Finance are currently considering the submissions and possible options with a view to bringing proposals to Government.
