Judgment due in €131m case over imported used cars

A judgment is due today in a complex court battle where €131m in damages are being sought for the alleged mishandling of the vehicle registration tax system by Revenue.

The company which took the case, Used Car Importers of Ireland Ltd (UCII), said the tax was unfair, arbitrary, and wiped out its chance to exploit a competitive advantage.

It is seeking compensation for a lost opportunity and the return of taxes already paid.