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Gerard Herbert
Motoring editor with the Irish Independent, providing expertise on vehicle taxation, compliance and transport policy matters during the interview.
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Nov 14, 2025
• 9min
Co current system to check if drivers have paid their motor tax
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Gerard Herbert, motoring editor for the Irish Independent, dives into the chaos of Ireland's motor tax system. He reveals the shocking fact that the Department of Transport lacks a central database to track tax compliance. They discuss the risks of going paperless, the reliance on faulty technology for enforcement, and the significant revenue from surcharges. Gerard warns about the dangers of fraud with physical tax discs and emphasizes the need for accurate, linked databases to boost public confidence in the system.
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