Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy regarding the charging of partial months of motor tax on newly purchased cars, for example where a vehicle is purchased mid-month, but the owner is charged motor tax for the entire month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27625/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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In accordance with a long-standing approach provided in section 1 of the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act 1952 (and regulations made under this Act), the cost of motor tax is calculated on the basis of whole calendar months for periods of three, six or twelve months. In each case, the tax expires on the last day of a month.

This approach greatly facilitates the administration of the tax and the monitoring of compliance by vehicles in public places with motor tax requirements. There are no proposals to amend the current system.