Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason vehicle registration tax offices demand payment by bank draft which leads to many problems for applicants (details supplied); the reason a certified cheque is not acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33462/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that cheques in payment of vehicle registration tax are only accepted from persons authorised under section 136 of the Finance Act 1992, that is, authorised dealers, distributors etc. in the motor trade. Persons not so authorised are required to pay VRT by way of bank draft, money order, cash or laser debit card, subject to a transaction limit of €1,500. These arrangements, which have been in place since the commencement of the tax in 1992, are designed to ensure that payment is fully secured prior to registration. However, Revenue is currently reviewing its operational instructions in this area and is re-examining the question of payment methods and whether cheques from persons not authorised under section 136 of the 1992 Act can be accepted. I understand that a decision by the Revenue Commissioners on this matter is imminent.