Written answers

Wednesday, 31 January 2007

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Motor Taxation

8:00 am

Photo of Dinny McGinleyDinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1805: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation in relation to a person (details supplied) who is unable to obtain trade plates as they do not pay rates on business premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43865/06]

Photo of Dick RocheDick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The trade plate system is administered by the motor tax offices of the local authorities in accordance with the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1992.

One of the legal requirements of obtaining a trade plate is that the motor trader submits to the local motor tax office satisfactory evidence of the valuation of the relevant business premises for local rating purposes or planning permission for such premises; these matters are prescribed by the Regulations as alternatives. There is a right of appeal to the District Court against the refusal of a motor tax office to grant a trade plate.

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