Motor Taxation

Driver and Vehicle Licences are processed in Sligo Motor Taxation Offices at Cleveragh Retail Park, Sligo and Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry.

The Offices are linked to the Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division in Shannon, Co. Clare, who are responsible for and co-ordinate nationally vehicle ownership, licensing, and ‘on line’ services. The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the Roads Safety Authority work in Partnership with Motor Taxation Offices.

KEY STATISTICS FOR 2008:

Postal Applications 8,793 (14.17%)

Postal Vehicle Licences issued on same day 98%

Postal Vehicle Licences issued on third day or less 1.1%

Total Vehicle Licences issued in 2008 62,149

Total Driving Licences issued in 2008 9,161

Tax Discs issued ‘on line’ in 2008 23.64%

Cumulative Total of business transacted in Sligo Motor Taxation Offices in 2008 €11,353,017