Motor Tax

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2019

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Ceisteanna (1058)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

1058. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the motor tax band F increased from €1,200 to €1,360; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14150/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Based on the number of vehicles (5,770) under current taxation in CO2 Band F at the end of February 2019, the estimated additional revenue from the increase proposed would be €923,200 in a full year, based on the annual rate of motor tax.