Motor Tax

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Ceisteanna (222)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

222. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review, revise or change the current motor tax regime, in view of recent reports that the current model which is targeted at reducing CO2 emissions has had the unintended effect of increasing emissions of nitrogen oxides and PM2.5 and in view of public health concerns and concerns surrounding EU 2020 emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21987/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

There are no plans currently in train to change the basis of charging for motor tax. However, policy in the area may be subject to review at any time in the context of wider fiscal or environmental policy considerations, such as the Clean Air Strategy currently being developed by my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.