Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The sections about which Deputy is asking amend motor tax legislation to extend the period for making a declaration of non-use of a motor vehicle on change of ownership, or on registration, from ten days to 21 days. It is good news that the current ten-day period of registration will now be extended to 21 days. This is in keeping with many other things. For example, 21 days are allowed for social welfare appeals. People are used to a 21-day timescale in this area. It is actually good news.