Finance Act 2008 changes to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)
From 1 July 2008 VRT will no longer be based on the engine size but rather on the CO2 emissions from the car. This is a fundamental change in the method of charging VRT and will have an impact on the amount of VRT charged on all new cars on sale in the State and also on second-hand cars imported from abroad. Linking the VRT rates to CO2 emission levels will mean that those purchasing cleaner, low emission cars will pay less VRT while those opting to purchase higher emitting vehicles will pay more.
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