Seanad debates
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages
John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
The surcharge is to cover the higher administrative costs involved. The current surcharge levels are lower than those permitted under motor tax law. It was slightly reduced in 2001. My Department will continue to keep the level of surcharge under review in light of the expansion of the on-line system to which the Senator referred.
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