Motor Travel Rates
Motor Rates (from 1st September 2022)
The updated Motor rates on 1st September apply. Rates are based on the engine capacity of your vehicle. Where you use a fully electric vehicle (not hybrid), you should now use the category 'Engine Size from 1,201cc to 1,500cc'
Standard Rates per Kilometre
| Total Kilometres in a Calendar Year: | Engine Size up to 1,200cc | Engine Size from 1,201cc to 1,500cc | Engine Size over 1,501cc |
| 0 - 1,500 Km | € 0.4180 | € 0.4340 | € 0.5182 |
| 1,501 - 5,500 Km | € 0.7264 | € 0.7918 | € 0.9063 |
| 5,501 - 25,000 Km | € 0.3178 | € 0.3179 | € 0.3922 |
| Over 25,000 Km | € 0.2056 | € 0.2385 | € 0.2587 |
Reduced rates apply where staff are travelling to attend a conference, seminar or course of education, unless they are a speaker, presenter or organsier of that event.
Reduced Rates per Kilometre
| Engine Size up to 1,200cc | Engine Size from 1,201cc to 1,500cc | Engine Size over 1,501cc | |
| All qualifying travel | € 0.2123 | € 0.2380 | € 0.2596 |
Reference: Circular Letter 16/2022 (DPE126/004/2015) Effective Date: 1st September 2022
A flat rate applies to student motor allowance claims in relation to travel for sports clubs and societies. For other student travel, that is eligible for reimbursment from research grants or other funds, the appropiate staff rate may be applied.
Student Rates per Kilometre
| All Engine Sizes | |
|
All qualifying travel |
€0.2787 |
Rate calcuated by reference to two thirds (66.66%) of the standard rate
(Engine size up to 1,200cc/1.2l in the 0 - 1,500 distance band)
Effective Date 1st Septmber 2022
Travel to/from Dublin
Motor allowances for travel to/from Dublin from Cork or Tralee are generally capped at the Adult Standard Day return Rail Fare. You should select Rail in lieu when claiming and include the following rates
| To/ From Dublin | Euro |
| Cork | 66.40 |
| Kerry | 68.00 |
Note these rates are lower than the previous rates due to the government decision to reduce the cost of certain public transport fares
Effective Date 10th March 2023
Motor Rates (to 31st August 2022)
The updated Motor rates on 1st April 2017 still apply. Rates are based on the engine capacity of your vehicle. Where your use an electric vehicle, you should use the category 'Engine Size up to 1,200cc'
Standard Rates per Kilometre
| Total Kilometres in a Calendar Year: | Engine Size up to 1,200cc | Engine Size from 1,201cc to 1,500cc | Engine Size over 1,501cc |
| 0 - 1,500 Km | € 0.3795 | € 0.3986 | € 0.4479 |
| 1,501 - 5,500 Km | € 0.7000 | € 0.7321 | € 0.8353 |
| 5,501 - 25,000 Km | € 0.2755 | € 0.2903 | € 0.3221 |
| Over 25,000 Km | € 0.2136 | € 0.2223 | € 0.2585 |
Reduced rates apply where staff are travelling to attend a conference, seminar or course of education, unless they are a speaker, presenter or organsier of that event.
Reduced Rates per Kilometre
| Engine Size up to 1,200cc | Engine Size from 1,201cc to 1,500cc | Engine Size over 1,501cc | |
| All qualifying travel | € 0.1659 | € 0.1763 | € 0.1897 |
Reference: Circular Letter 05/2017 (DPE126/004/2015) Effective Date: 1st April 2017
A flat rate applies to student motor allowance claims in relation to travel for sports clubs and societies. For other student travel, that is eligible for reimbursment from research grants or other funds, the appropiate staff rate may be applied.
Student Rates per Kilometre
| All Engine Sizes | |
|
All qualifying travel |
€0.2500 |
Rate calcuated by reference to two thirds (66.66%) of the standard rate
(Engine size up to 1,200cc/1.2l in the 0 - 1,500 distance band)
Effective Date 1st January 2022
