Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
130. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to enabling commercial vehicles used for special occasions to have personalised registration plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22604/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that the specification for the identification mark (the “registration plate”) that must be displayed on all vehicles is contained in the Vehicle Registration and Taxation Regulations, 1992 (S.I. No. 318 of 1992). These Regulations do not permit personalised registration plates for special occasions on commercial vehicles or any other category of vehicle.
The existing identification mark is integral to the operations of a number of agencies apart from Revenue, including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, the Road Safety Authority and the National Roads Authority. Any change to the existing specification could only be undertaken after an assessment of the impact of such changes, including in relation to the systems and other changes that would be required.
I am advised by Revenue that there are no plans to undertake such a review.
