Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the new emissions based car tax system as it applies to disabled drivers, with a view to raising the cap in view of the problems caused by increased costs to disabled drivers as a result of the new scheme and the fact that they would have less choice available in choosing a more environmentally friendly car (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23213/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The cap referred to in the question relates to the maximum relief in respect of VRT and VAT for a driver under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations, 1994 administered by the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of the Minister for Finance. The Regulations also provide for exemption for motor tax and this facility has not been affected by the move to the CO2 based motor tax system.