Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
235. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the discrepancy between the online assessment of VRT for an imported vehicle and the actual VRT charged when the vehicle was imported (details displayed); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41405/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that the online estimate referred to does not relate to the vehicle imported in this instance and that furthermore the vehicle imported is not included in the list of vehicles for which the online calculator can be used. The VRT information available on the Revenue website draws attention to the fact that the Revenue online database may not include all vehicles and contains a clear warning that selection of details not matching the vehicle to be imported will give an incorrect calculation of VRT.
I am advised by Revenue that they valued the vehicle individually in response to its presentation for registration.
