Some drivers in Dublin could end up paying more when renewing their motor tax if recommendations in a Dublin City Council report are implemented.

The report, which examined ways of making the collection of the tax more efficient, says a levy should be considered on customers who choose to pay over-the-counter at the motor tax office.

Currently, if a motorist wants to pay their motor tax in person in Dublin, the office in Smithfield is the only place to go and while 85% of people renew online, 12,000 use the office every month.

A report by the council into making the system more efficient says a levy - the amount unspecified - should be considered on those who wish to call to the motor tax office in person.

It says consideration should also be given also to abolishing the quarterly payment option as well as ending cash payments at the office.

It also says eliminating the need for tax discs, similar to the UK, should also be explored.

Some of the recommendations have been criticised by Age Action and by some councillors who say the less well-off will be most affected.

The report will be discussed at the council's finance committee meeting tomorrow.

