Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 November 2013
143. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that quad bikes cannot be registered under the NCT system, if he will introduce a light agricultural vehicle category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49917/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegistration of vehicles is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. For payment of motor tax, a vehicle must first be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. If a vehicle is not so registered, it cannot be taxed for use in a public place, regardless of the category into which the vehicle may fall. I presume the reference to the introduction of a light agricultural vehicle category is for the creation of such a category for motor tax purposes. In that regard, I refer to the reply to Question No. 415 of 19 November 2013.
