Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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253. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that €150 million was taken in the form of motor tax in budget 2013; and if he will confirm where this money was redirected. [33803/13]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy correctly points out, Motor Tax is one of the major sources of Local Government funding. However, the increase in revenue associated with Budget changes in motor tax over the last two years was destined for the Exchequer to reduce the deficit. As stated in the Revised Estimates for Public Services, a return, to be agreed between the Ministers for the Environment, Community and Local Government and Public Expenditure and Reform, of up to a maximum of €150m is to be made out of the Fund. This remains the intention and monies are expected be paid over in late 2013.