Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the price increases imposed by his Department and its agencies for public services, products or taxes since 1 January to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Motor tax rates were increased, with effect from 1 February 2008, by 9.5% for cars below 2.5 litres and 11% for cars above that threshold. Goods and all other vehicles also increased by 9.5% with no increase for electric vehicles. In addition, trade plate licences were increased by 9.5%. Further motor tax increases, announced as part of Budget 2009, will come into effect from 1 January 2009.

Charges imposed by local authorities and agencies of my Department are a matter for the bodies concerned except in cases where increased charges require Ministerial approval. No such increases have been approved since 1 January 2008.