Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 575: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason motor tax on a car imported from the UK is calculated using the old method as opposed to basing it on CO2 emissions; his plans to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15276/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Second hand car imports are liable to motor tax on the same basis as cars first registered in Ireland, as follows:

· A private car first registered abroad or in the State prior to 1 January 2008 is taxed on the basis of engine size (c.c.).

· A private car first registered abroad between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2008 inclusive, and subsequently registered in Ireland, will be taxed on whichever is the lesser of the motor tax rates based on engine size (c.c.) or CO2 emissions.

· A private car first registered abroad after 1 July 2008 and subsequently registered in Ireland will be taxed on CO2 emissions.

I have no plans to change this position.