Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the provision of the option of paying car tax in monthly instalments, at present, payment can be made annually, or in six or three month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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There are no plans to introduce a monthly instalment payment option for motor tax. Half-year and quarterly rates of motor tax are at a higher rate than the annual fee to take account of the extra workload for motor tax offices and the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) and the resultant higher administrative and printing costs. In addition reminders are issued on each renewal. Any proposal to introduce a monthly payment option would further increase the workload and costs for motor tax offices and the NVDF and the rates set for monthly vehicle licences would have to reflect that increase.