Calls to scrap VRT as drivers hit for €946m

MOTORISTS were stung to the tune of almost €1 billion last year by the vehicle registration tax (VRT) imposed on cars.

Provisional figures from the Revenue Commissioners show VRT continues to be a veritable goldmine for the Exchequer, pulling in €946 million in 2004.

This represented an increase of 15% on 2003, when the State made €819.5m from VRT.