Transport Policy

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Questions (233, 235)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to temporary motor tax relief measures for persons relocated under domestic violence protection arrangements. [36395/26]

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Ken O'Flynn

Question:

235. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether any discretionary hardship mechanism exists within the motor taxation system for vulnerable individuals facing exceptional personal safety circumstances. [36397/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 235 together.

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that there is no provision within motor tax legislation that provides for an exemption from motor tax for situations as outlined by the Deputy. Liability for motor tax arises from the ownership or use of a vehicle in a public place and exemptions are limited to specific categories of vehicles as set out in the legislation.

The motor taxation rates are set by the Minister of Finance and any changes to those rates would be a matter for consideration by that Department.