Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will bring forward legislation at an early date to give effect to these arrangements

Motor Tax

Motor tax is an essential contributor to local government funding. It is proposed to increase motor tax rates by 4% for cars below 2.5 litres and CO2 bands A to D. A 5% increase will apply to cars above the 2.5 litre threshold and CO2 bands E, F and G. Goods and all other vehicles will also increase by 4% with no increase for electric vehicles.

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