Tax Yield

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2026

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Thursday, 5 March 2026

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Thomas Gould

Question:

273. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether motor tax revenue is ringfenced or utilised in general expenditure; the amount taken in motor tax revenue in 2025; and the reason this no longer transfers to local authorities. [18153/26]

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Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that prior to 2018 receipts from motor tax were paid into the Local Government Fund. Since the 1 January 2018, following budgetary reform measures provided for in the Water Services Act 2017, receipts from motor tax have accrued to the Exchequer. Motor Tax receipts are not ringfenced for any particular purpose and are paid directly into the Central Fund.

Gross motor tax revenue was €926m in 2025.

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