A South Donegal Deputy is calling on the Department of Finance to investigate whether cars are being “unjustly seized” by customs for non-payment of VRT.
Deputy Marian Harkin believes there is a discrepancy between the number of warnings issued compared to the number of vehicles impounded.
Currently, customs officers have the power to seize a vehicle from an Irish citizen who is driving a vehicle which is not registered in the state.
Deputy Harkin says powers must be exerted proportionately and fairly:
