Following engagement between the Public Service Committee of ICTU – of which the IMO is a member – and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), revised public service motor travel rates have been published.

These rates are effective from the 1^st September 2022. They have been given effect in the health service through HSE HR Circular 26/2022, a copy of which you can access here. This should be read in conjunction with Department of Health 5/2022, a copy of which can be found here.

Mileage accumulated prior to 1^st September, will be processed at the older rates. 

Against the backdrop of the rising cost of fuel, these rates have been increased in the main (although the cost of fuel is just one part of the matrix that goes into devising the rates). It remains the intention of DPER that these rates should be streamlined, over time, to provide for one rate regardless of engine size.

A comparison of the old and new rates is set out below

Engine Capacity up to 1200cc

Band	Old Rate	New Rate
Band 1 (0-1,500km)	37.95 cent	41.80 cent
Band 2 (1,501-5,500km)	70.00 cent	72.64 cent
Band 3 (5,501-25,000km)	27.55 cent	31.78 cent
Band 4 (25,001km and over)	21.36 cent	20.56 cent

 

Engine Capacity 1201cc to 1500cc

Band	Old Rate	New Rate
Band 1 (0-1,500km)	39.86 cent	43.40 cent
Band 2 (1,501-5,500km)	73.21 cent	79.18 cent
Band 3 (5,501-25,000km)	29.03 cent	31.79 cent
Band 4 (25,001km and over)	22.23 cent	23.85 cent

 

Engine Capacity 1501cc and over

Band	Old Rate	New Rate
Band 1 (0-1,500km)	44.79 cent	51.82 cent
Band 2 (1,501-5,500km)	83.53 cent	90.63 cent
Band 3 (5,501-25,000km)	32.21 cent	39.22 cent
Band 4 (25,001km and over)	25.85 cent	25.87 cent

 

The circulars also provide for a reduced rate for journey’s associated with the performance of one’s job but not solely related to the performance of those duties. A relevant example given is attendance at approved exams and courses.

The reduced rate is set out below

Engine Capacity (<1200cc)	Engine Capacity (1201-1500cc)	Engine Capacity (>1500cc)
21.23 cent	23.80 cent	25.96 cent

 

If you have any queries in this matter, please contact the IMO on consultants@imo.ie