NAVIGATION

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Agreat leap forward occurred in 1998 when the then Minister for FinanceRuari Quinn TD announced the Motorcaravan V.R.T. would be reduced to13.33% of open market value as distinct from the draconian 33%.

Most motorcaravans herein Ireland are imported. Some are home conversions and some intrepidbuilders have built a few very good home builds. There could be alabour intensive industry here in Ireland building motorcaravans, wereit not for high labour costs and overseas competition. Not thatmotorcaravans should attract any such a duty under the Treaty of Romefree trade agreement, for as a vehicle, they are not commercial. They are strictly private. 90% of motorcaravans are used at weekends andholidays.