AboutDavid Walsh Expertise As something of a transport expert, I have a darn good understanding of Irish transport
issue, both the good and the bad. I have travelled all over Ireland and I have been in every
county at least once. A lifelong resident of Dublin, I am a Dublin Taxi Driver so I know my
way around the city very well and all sorts of interesting nuggets. I also write quizzes so I
know a bit about everything, so to speak, including some of the quirky stuff! If it's about
Dublin, I'll be stuck not to know something about it; pubs, sights, history, stories and
more!
I am also a DJ with vast amounts of expertise in the industry, I am a quailfied rugby referee and have watched soccer for some 20+ years in Ireland,
Experience I have been working as a taxi driver for some years now; I am also interested in transport and current affairs and I know something about everything.
Education/Credentials I have an Irish Leaving Certificate; I also undertook the first year of a H Dip in Radio with Journalism, so it goes without saying that my communication skills are up there.
I am a DJ and have a good base in music.
I am a qualified rugby referee.
Expert: David Walsh Date: 6/26/2008 Subject: driving in to irland
Question QUESTION: Hi. I am a British citizen from England.
I have just bought a car(3 years old) and I need to know if I have to pay any tax or any sort of payment when I am crossing to Ireland(rep). How long can I stay in Ireland (rep) since I have the car (British registered) with me?
ANSWER: Hi Tom,
I assume that you wish to leave the car registered in the UK; if this is so, there will be no taxes or duties levied on it if the vehicle is over here on a temporary basis; eg a holiday or short working trip.
If you are planning on bring it over on a long term basis, you would legally have to register it here, as you would for other States. Assuming that you are planning on registering the car as an Irish vehicle, you will need to pay Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) when you bring the car into Ireland in order to receive Irish reg plates. The rate of VRT levied is between 22% and 30% of the current resale value of the car. The relevant forms and details are on www.revenue.ie
I trust this helps.
David
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QUESTION: thanks for the detail and the answer. would I be able to ensure the car(English registered) with an Irish insurance company if my stay was more than 6 month?
Answer Tom,
I wouldn't be sure if an insurance company would cover you on that basis though I will check it out for you if you like.
Given that you would not be here long term, I'd say you are best to keep your car as is (ie don't register it here, you may need to re-register it on your return to the UK and more tax), once your own insurance company would cover you in Ireland.
