Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding tax on vintage/classic cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4145/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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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. I have no plans to change this. A concessionary rate of motor tax was introduced on 1 July 1991 for vintage vehicles. The rates of motor tax were initially set at £10 (€13) for motorcycles and £25 (€32) for all other vehicles. The current annual rates are €26 for motorcycles and €56 for all other vehicles, which must be regarded as favourable rates of tax.