Written Answers Nos. 95-116
95. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the defence infrastructure projects that have been completed since 2020; and the funding provided for each project, by county, in tabular format. [8993/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is as follows.
|
Year |
Projects |
Total Funding (Capital and Design Team Costs) €m |
County |
|
2024 |
Printing press relocation, McKee Barracks - completion April 2024 |
€2.3 |
Dublin |
|
2024 |
Refurbishment of Chief of Staff House, McKee Barracks - completion March 2024 |
€1.59 |
Dublin |
|
2024 |
Refurbishment of Block F, McKee Barracks - completion September 2024 |
€17.8 |
Dublin |
|
2024 |
Main Technical Stores, Casement - completion March 2024 |
€0.91 |
Dublin |
|
2024 |
Hangar 3 Upgrade and Doors, Casement - completion June 2024 |
€1.4 |
Dublin |
|
2024 |
Collins Barracks, New Accommodation Block - completion March 2024 |
€5.03 |
Cork |
|
2024 |
Upgrade former USAC Block, Renmore - completion July 2024 |
€11.5 |
Galway |
|
2024 |
New Shower and Changing Facilities, Renmore - completion March 2024 |
€0.56 |
Galway |
|
2024 |
Stephen's Barracks, Refurbishment of Block C - completion March 2024 |
€0.76 |
Kilkenny |
|
2024 |
Custume Barracks, Band Hall Heat Pump Installation - completion March 2024 |
€0.34 |
Westmeath |
|
2023 |
Refurbishment of East Wall Terrace Building at McKee Barracks - completion March 2024 |
€0.75 |
Dublin |
|
2023 |
Upgrade Roof Light for Hangar 3 at Casement Aerodrome |
€0.3 |
Dublin |
|
2023 |
Refurbishment of FORST Building at Haulbowline |
€0.61 |
Cork |
|
2023 |
I&U Building at Collins Barracks |
€0.9 |
Cork |
|
2023 |
Cadet School H, DFTC |
€5.4 |
Kildare |
|
2023 |
Engineers Logistics Office, DFTC |
€0.6 |
Kildare |
|
2023 |
Upgrade of Gallery Range at Carnagh Rifle Range |
€0.55 |
Roscommon |
|
2022 |
Casement Runway LED Lights |
€0.47 |
Dublin |
|
2022 |
Refurbishment of Block H, McKee Barracks |
€7.1 |
Dublin |
|
2022 |
HQ Block ( Guard Room) McKee Barracks |
€1.2 |
Dublin |
|
2022 |
Casement Water-mains Upgrade |
€1.3 |
Dublin |
|
2022 |
Upgrade of Block 8 Accommodation at the Naval Base |
€4.72 |
Cork |
|
2022 |
Remediation of Spencer Jetty at the Naval Base |
€3.4 |
Cork |
|
2022 |
Kilworth NDA Range |
€0.37 |
Cork |
|
2022 |
Engineer Stores, DFTC |
€0.79 |
Kildare |
|
2022 |
Coolmoney Water and Waste Water Treatment |
€0.42 |
Wicklow |
|
2022 |
Kilkenny underground site services |
€0.65 |
Kilkenny |
|
2021 |
Replacement of standby generators at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel |
€0.2 |
Dublin |
|
2021 |
Personnel Support Services Resource Centre, Camp Field, Collins Barracks |
€0.368 |
Cork |
|
2021 |
Provision of a new Electric Target Range, DFTC |
€2.2 |
Kildare |
|
2021 |
Construction of a new gymnasia at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny |
€3.7 |
Kilkenny |
|
2021 |
Construction of a new gymnasia at Sarsfields Barracks, Limerick |
€3.5 |
Limerick |
|
2021 |
NDA Range at Gormanstown |
€0.4 |
Meath |
|
2020 |
Upgrade and refurbishment Apprentice Hostel in Casement Aerodrome |
€3.7 |
Dublin |
|
2020 |
Upgrade of 1 and 2 Blocks Accommodation Cathal Brugha Barracks |
€3.0 |
Dublin |
|
2020 |
Upgrade of the Oil Wharf and installation of Fire Detection and Firefighting System Haulbowline |
€3.4 |
Cork |
|
2020 |
Provision of ammunition storage facility, DFTC |
€10.3 |
Kildare |
|
2020 |
Upgrade of Accommodation at Plunkett Barracks at Defence Forces Training Centre |
€2.0 |
Kildare |
96. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the general policy of his Department if unused Army land or property is sought for school building, car parking or playground purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9054/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder General Finance Sanction S.55/3/55, the Department of Defence can dispose of property directly to Local Authorities for the purposes of house building, road widening or the provision of public amenities. There is no provision that allows the Department to liaise with Community Groups directly regarding the sale of a property. Outside of this General Sanction, the Department is obliged to dispose of surplus property by way of public auction.
The Deputy may wish to note that there is a long standing policy of my Department and the Defence Forces allowing third party access to Defence Forces facilities and properties, in order to support local communities and to raise the profile of the Defence Forces amongst the general public. This policy extends to a wide number of groups and activities, including GAA clubs, soccer clubs and numerous community groups throughout the country.
97. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will engage with Defence Forces personnel who have been excluded from the pandemic recognition payment despite having worked front-line in Covid testing centres; if he believes it is unfair that these people were not nominated by the Defence Forces for receipt of the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9055/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn January 2022, the Government announced a COVID-19 Pandemic Recognition Payment (PRP) for front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. At Government level, the Department of Health has primary policy responsibility for this initiative, with the consent of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, as it was then.
The payment is not subject to income tax, USC, or PRSI. The Government announcement also made provision for a pro-rata application of the payment. The payment amounts to €1,000 for those eligible staff who worked at least 60% Whole Time Equivalent (WTE), for at least 4 weeks during the period between 1 March 2020 and 30 June 2021, and €600 for below 60% WTE. Those who worked less than 4 weeks are not in scope of the measure.
The measure is ring-fenced to eligible staff that were ordinarily onsite in COVID-19 exposed healthcare environments during the pandemic. In terms of Defence Forces personnel, this means members of the Defence Forces redeployed to work in front-line Covid-19 exposed environments in the HSE.
Work to identify all COVID-related duties undertaken by members of the Defence Forces has been completed by Military Management in order to identify personnel who may be eligible for this recognition payment.
The validation and subsequent payment of the PRP, to those members of the Defence Forces, deemed eligible has been processed by the Department of Defence, based on information supplied by Military Management, a process which was ongoing from October 2022 to the end of 2023.
At this point in time I am assured that all members of the Defence Forces, deemed in scope for payment of this PRP, have received their payments and I can confirm that there are no outstanding cases.
98. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to open up a further NCT testing centre in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the provision of new test centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply.
I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.
99. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to implementing a further driving testing centre in Wicklow taking into consideration the increasing demand and waiting list timeframes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8648/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
100. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 14 February 2024, if he intends to reconvene the meetings of the steering group on the flood mitigation at Ballycar; if the group will report to the relevant Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8748/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, I previously met with Minister O'Donovan, where no agreement was reached about which agency would lead on the mitigation works or where funding would come from. At this meeting the OPW Chair advised he would reconvene the steering group behind a December 2020 report on Ballycar to continue discussions.
The steering group in question includes Iarnród Éireann, the OPW, Clare County Council and the Geological Survey Ireland. Officials from my Department will engage with the OPW on reconvening the group with a view to progressing the matter.
101. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding for a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8758/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
102. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the report by the Climate Change Advisory Council; if he will report on his engagement with the Minister for Finance in respect of the recommendation on taxation policy and transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8762/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs highlighted recently by the Climate Change Advisory Council, transport emissions grew by 6% in 2022, reflecting the rapid return to economic growth, full employment and continued population growth in Ireland, following a prolonged period of artificially reduced activity during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Decoupling the direct correlation between transport emissions and wider social and economic activity thus forms the fundamental challenge for the sector. For this reason, our focus is on pursuing measures to address travel demand - in the first instance by pursuing policy measures that promote greater efficiency in our transport system, allied with significant investment in sustainable alternatives and incentives and regulatory measures to promote the accelerated take-up of low carbon technologies.
With respect to taxation policy, officials in my Department engage with the Department of Finance on a regular basis to monitor vehicle uptake and developments in the vehicle taxation area. New proposals are considered and current vehicle tax policies are kept under regular review as part of the Tax Strategy Group and Budgetary cycle.
It should be noted that the existing vehicle tax structures for vehicle registration tax (VRT) and motor tax in the State currently have a very strong environmental rationale, with the more pollutant vehicles paying higher rates of tax.
These emissions-based taxes are calculated based on the Open Market Selling Price and the tailpipe emissions of the vehicle. The rates were changed in Budget 2022 to further incentivise motorists in the market for a new car to make ‘greener choices’.
The changes to the rates table increases tax rates progressively from band 9 so that high emission vehicles pay more. This reflects the environmental rationale of the tax and underpins Government commitments to decarbonise road transport.
In recognition of the environmental health costs caused by pollutants emitted in particularly high quantities by diesel vehicles, Budget 2019 saw an introduction of a 1% surcharge on all diesel vehicles. Budget 2020 replaced the 1% surcharge with a surcharge tied to nitrogen oxide emissions levels based on the “polluter-pays” principle, where the greater the level of nitrogen oxide a car emits, the higher the surcharge. Budget 2021 saw an adjustment to the surcharge structure so as to underpin its environmental rationale and incentivise the uptake of cleaner cars.
The motor tax system was also reformed in Budget 2021, in line with Government commitments to reduce emissions from road transport and in the context of transitioning to the new Worldwide Light Test procedure (WTLP) emissions testing regime. In order to do this the existing New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) motor tax table was adjusted to reflect climate action priorities and to ensure a level playing field with the introduction of the new WTLP table
The policy of changing the profile of vehicles being registered in this country is working. Following the changes introduced in recent years, significant increases in EV registrations have been mirrored by decreases in the number of high emission vehicles. The middle emissions bands (where most of the volume lies) have also experienced a shift towards lower emission vehicles. The average emissions figure for all vehicles (new and used) in 2020 was 135.6 gCO2/km (band 14). This has fallen to 103.4 gCO2/km (band 7) for 2023. This is clear evidence that vehicle taxation reform is leading to lower emission cars on our roads.
103. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the specific motor taxation requirements for vehicles registered in other jurisdictions but belonging to residents in this jurisdiction and in use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8787/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIrish motor tax does not apply to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions. It applies to vehicles registered in Ireland and using the public roads.
The Revenue Commissioners is responsible for the registration of vehicles in Ireland, including the re-registration of vehicles registered in other jurisdictions and imported into the State by individuals resident in Ireland.
104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding licensing issues for airline pilots and the current wait times for responses from the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); if he is aware of concerns that this is posing safety risks; if he has engaged with the Irish Aviation Authority on this; the measures he is taking to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8792/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the issuing of pilot licences. My Department contacted the IAA to get the current position in relation to timelines for the issuing of pilot licences.
I understand that the IAA process over 350 pilot licence applications per week. The issuing or updating of a licence requires a detailed technical review by a qualified licensing expert in accordance with applicable EU regulation. While there are multiple licence types, I am informed that on average, a standard licence application will be processed within three weeks of receipt by the IAA.
The IAA have informed me that issues can arise that may require clarification of technical points with other EU Member States and/or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) which will extend processing times and response times to related queries from applicants. The average response time to technical queries is currently two to three weeks. However, this can be longer if an expert review of the query is required. The IAA confirmed that it does prioritise licence renewals and updates for existing licence holders and people who indicate they have an immediate job requirement, to minimise the impact for them.
I have been assured by the IAA that the safety of flight is not compromised by any processing delays in obtaining licences. For example, pilots are not permitted to operate an aircraft without holding a valid pilot’s licence. Additionally, checks exist within the safety management systems of airline operators to mitigate against potential safety risks. The IAA has oversight of airline operator management systems, which among other things is checked routinely to ensure that a robust pilot licensing verification system is in place.
105. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport when the new 82 bus route is scheduled to be in place. [8824/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
106. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if the all-Ireland strategic rail review will be open for additional actions, particularly in relation to the providing of a rail connection to Donegal; if the reinstatement of the Northern Ireland Assembly provides an opportunity for additional review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8831/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades, to 2050, in line with net zero targets in both jurisdictions.
The Review is considering the future of the rail network with regard to the following ambitions: improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities including the potential for higher/high-speed, enhancing regional accessibility, supporting balanced regional development and rail connectivity to our international gateways. This also includes the role of rail freight.
Work on the Review is now at an advanced stage and a draft report was published for a Strategic Environmental Assessment public consultation in July of last year. The public consultation phase of the SEA process concluded on 29th September and submissions are now under review by officials from both jurisdictions. However, there will not be any additional review at this time.
Following this process, it is expected that a final report will be submitted for Ministerial approval and ultimately the approval of the Government, as well as to the Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. It is expected that the final Review will be published by the Summer.
107. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if the DAA will fund the necessary works required for the runways at Dublin Airport for A380-type aircraft to be able to park at the airport. [8863/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport.
Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.
108. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of new full-time bus mechanics recruited by Dublin Bus in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [8864/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Dublin Bus, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
109. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of cars clamped at each Irish Rail station in 2023 and to date in 2024; the amount collected by such clamping; and the purposes for which the money collected is used, in tabular form. [8865/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
A number of the car parking facilities at train stations throughout the country are not owned or operated by Irish Rail, and therefore, neither Irish Rail nor the Department of Transport would have access to the requested clamping information at these locations. Information in relation to these locations would be a matter for the relevant Local Authorities.
With regard to the train station carparks that are under the control of Irish Rail, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company to provide the requested information on clamping at these locations directly to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
110. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to increase the CIÉ pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8930/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term.
As of end December 2022, the Balance Sheet deficit for the two defined benefit pension schemes operated by CIÉ, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), was €396.5m. While the funding position improved during 2022, and the 1951 scheme now meets the MFS, the RWS currently does not meet the MFS and the funding level is marginal and subject to future market volatility.
In relation to RWS, I signed three Statutory Instruments related to the RWS on 6th July 2022, with an operative date of 18th July 2022.
Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members in May 2021. This is being considered by the Department in conjunction with NewERA. The Deputy may also be aware that the rules governing the 1951 scheme are currently subject to ongoing legal proceedings before the Commercial Court. The Hearing commenced on 24 May 2022 for 4 days, and the proceedings are next listed for the 24th of April 2024.
Concerning pension increases for CIÉ pensioners, I understand that an increase for pensioners would only be possible when the Schemes are capable of sustaining such increases. Furthermore, any such proposal would be dependent on the advice of the Scheme Actuary at the time an increase is proposed, and is done in agreement with the Trustees of the Schemes.
Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
111. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the disparity and inconsistency in national standards with regards to the pass rates in a driving test centre (details supplied); if this can be reviewed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8939/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and ensuring consistent testing standards nationally. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
112. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware there is still a significant backlog in the scheduling of driving test appointments in a driving test centre (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8940/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
Regarding driver testing delays more generally, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand and I am aware of the negative impact this continues to have on many across the State. Following a request from the RSA for additional resources, last March my Department gave approval for the recruitment of up to 75 additional driver testers. This brings the current total number of sanctioned driver tester posts to 205, which is more than double the 100 sanctioned testing posts in June 2022.
The first tranche of new recruits was deployed last September and the national average waiting time for invitation to test has been decreasing since then. By the end of 2023 there was an increase of 41 driver testers across the driver testing service, with additional testing capacity deployed to the geographical areas with the longest waiting times and highest demand for tests.
Sanction remains in place for the Authority to increase the number of testers to further alleviate current pressures on the service. My Department is working closely with the Authority to monitor demand and capacity requirements of the driver testing service to ensure it meets the agreed service level of average wait times of 10 weeks, which the Authority expects to achieve by mid-2024.
113. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to the provision of fast bus services from Sligo to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8943/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
114. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to the upgrade of the train line from Sligo to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8944/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades, to 2050, in line with net zero targets in both jurisdictions.
Work on the Review is now at an advanced stage and a draft report was published for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) public consultation last July. Double tracking of the rail line from Maynooth to Mullingar, which is on the Sligo line, is included in the recommendations in the draft Report.
The public consultation phase of the SEA process concluded on 29th September and submissions are now under review by officials from both jurisdictions. Following this process, it is expected that a final report will be submitted for Ministerial approval and ultimately the approval of the Government, as well as to the Minister for Infrastructure. It is expected that the final Review will be published by the summer.
115. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of tests taken and the pass rate of all driving test centres in Dublin from 2022 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8946/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
116. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of an anomaly with motor tax where those with a herd or flock number can avail of commercial motor tax for their van or jeep, yet those with an equine number (the equivalent of herd or flock) cannot; if the Minister will include equine numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9006/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe first motor tax on a commercial vehicle can only be paid at the vehicle owner's local Motor Tax Office, run by the local authorities. This is in order to verify that the vehicle and owner are eligible for commercial motor tax.
Motor tax is based on the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to qualify for the commercial rate of motor tax, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for use as a goods vehicle and must be used solely for the conveyance of goods in the course of trade or business.
Motor Tax Offices have an obligation under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)(Amendment) Regulations 1992 to be satisfied that a vehicle is correctly taxed. For this reason Motor Tax Offices seek supporting documentation when commercial motor tax is being applied for. The documentation sought and the decision to tax the vehicle at the commercial rate is a matter for the Motor Tax Office.
