Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among vintage car and tractor enthusiasts in respect of the rate of motor tax and the type of diesel oil which can be used for these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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A concessionary rate of motor tax was introduced on 1 July 1991 for vintage vehicles. To qualify for the vintage rate a vehicle must be constructed more than 30 years prior to the commencement of the period in relation to which the licence is sought.

The rates of motor tax were initially set at £10 (€13) for motorcycles and £25 (€32) for all other vehicles. The current rates are €22 for motorcycles and €48 for all other vehicles, which must be regarded as very favourable rates of tax.

The question relating to diesel oil is a matter for the Minister for Finance.