Tax Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Ceisteanna (165)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

165. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of putting in place a full refund of VRT and VAT for the purchase of 1,000 wheelchair-accessible taxis in the CO2 band A9 and an average price of €30,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16157/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

Based on the assumption that the Deputy is referring to the A4 band (111-120 g/km) and that the €30,000 price is inclusive of VRT and VAT, the cost of providing a full refund of VRT and VAT for the purchase of 1,000 vehicles would be in the region of €10 million.