Written answers

Tuesday, 3 March 2009

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Tax Regulations

10:00 pm

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 355: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for the significant difference in cost for paying car tax on-line or otherwise depending on whether the payment is made on an annual, biannual or quarterly basis; his views on narrowing or eliminating these cost differentials to allow families manage their cash flow situations better, particularly in view of the prevailing economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8683/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The surcharge on non-annual discs is designed to cover the higher administrative costs involved. Current surcharge levels are lower than the maximum permitted under motor tax law, and were slightly reduced in 2001. My Department will continue to keep the level of surcharge under review.

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