Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
1029. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 799 of 2 May 2017, the position regarding this situation in view of the fact that there are now 20 vehicles lying idle while a service (details supplied) does its best to cope with a taxi service to fill the gaps that is not covering the shortages. [26607/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra1175. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the status of the dispute which has resulted in transport vehicles lying idle due to being untaxed at a location (details supplied); if there is a resolution in sight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27173/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1029 and 1175 together.
The HSE is the responsible State body in relation to motor tax arrangements for any vehicles under its remit. Recently, the relevant policy unit in the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government requested further clarification in relation to whether HSE vehicles can continue to avail of the "state owned" exemption from motor tax.
Discussions are continuing between the HSE and the relevant motor tax policy division, with a view to concluding at the earliest opportunity.
