Motor Tax Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 December 2012

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Ceisteanna (190)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

190. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will allow vehicle tax Budget 2013 increases commencement date to be introduced on 1 January 2013, as it is standard to allow vehicle owners to pre tax vehicles on the rate at start of prior month; if he will allow the rate at start of December and issued throughout December be the charge for new tax discs issued for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57453/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

Increases in motor tax rates were announced in the Budget on 5 December 2012 and approved by Financial Resolution of the Dáil.  As with previous rate increases, the new motor tax rates came into force from the following day for vehicle licences with a commencement date of the following month i.e. January 2013 in the case of this Budget.