Written answers

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Motor Tax

Photo of Margaret Murphy O'MahonyMargaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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558. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount received in motor tax receipts for Cork County Council in 2017; the amount returned to the council from the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7176/18]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Cork County Council collects motor tax on behalf of both Cork County and Cork City Council.  A breakdown of receipts between the two authorities is not available.  Total gross motor tax receipts for the two authorities in 2017 were €120,740,205.

As well as motor tax receipts, other payments to the Local Government Fund in 2017 included the equivalent to the amount of Local Property Tax collected during the year, which was paid to the Fund by the Minister for Finance, as well as an Exchequer contribution.  Allocations from the Fund are a matter for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.  However, I understand that the allocation to Cork County Council from the Fund in 2017 was €37,270,313.93. 

From 1 January 2018, motor tax receipts are no longer remitted to the Local Government Fund, rather they accrue directly to the Exchequer.

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