Written answers
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Department of Finance
Departmental Data
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
255. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of category A vehicles that were charged with the nitrogen dioxide emissions levy in 2021 and 2022; the revenue raised each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24319/22]
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
256. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was doubled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24320/22]
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
257. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was applied to both category A and B vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24321/22]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 to 257, inclusive, together.
I am advised by Revenue that the table below provides the number of category A vehicles that were charged the nitrogen dioxide emissions levy in 2021 and to the end of April in 2022, as well as the revenue raised in each of these years. The charge is currently applicable to all Category A vehicles excluding electrics but including hybrids. Vehicles that qualify for a VRT exemption are also exempt from the NOx levy.
| Year | Total Category A Registrations | Number NOx Levy Applied | Revenue Raised €m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170,840 | 153,476 | 31 |
| 2022* | 74,255 | 61,7636 | 8 |
* The 2022 figures are provisional and to 30 April 2022 only.
I am informed by Revenue that the total revenue that would be raised if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was doubled is estimated to be in the region of €60m and the estimated revenue that would be raised annually if the current nitrogen dioxide levy was applied to both category A and B vehicles would be in the region of €60m, both estimates based on 2021 data.
These estimate does not take into consideration any behavioural change that may result due to the increased tax charged on a motor vehicle.
No comments