32 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Finance the total value of tax revenue collected from the purchase, registration and use of motor vehicles, distinguishing the amount collected under different tax headings. [18665/04]

The Revenue Commissioners have informed me that the relevant information is the amount of tax revenues collected as VAT, excise and VRT in respect of motor vehicles.

The latest provisional figures for 2003 on the yield of VAT, excise and VRT from various commodities associated with motoring are as follows:

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has informed me that it collected approximately €680 million in motor tax during 2003.

The estimated VAT yield on toll roads for 2003 is €6 million. VAT returns are not required to be compiled in a manner that identifies the yield from particular goods and services. The Exchequer also receives an annual fee, known as the gross toll revenue, and it is estimated at €8 million for 2003.