[david]

lets kick off the polls side of things:


should private school fees be taxed

[jobama]

No

planning of sending kids to one lol

[RBurke]

How do you mean, should the schools or the parents themselves be taxed?

[david]

How do you mean, should the schools or the parents themselves be taxed?

I mean VAT charged on the fees, so when the parents are quoted a price, VAT at whatever percentage is included in that price.

[Adam_Kelly]

How do you mean, should the schools or the parents themselves be taxed?

I mean VAT charged on the fees, so when the parents are quoted a price, VAT at whatever percentage is included in that price.

How about charging VAT on university fees so since they are not essential education as such?

[RBurke]

I've that poll set up now, you can view it here
http://amhrannua.com/irish-politics-forum?forumID=20&sec=poll&pageID=80
only logged in members can vote naturally...

If anyone spots any problems with the polls do let us know, we're still putting the finishing touches on the software.

[david]

Universities are provided by the state and there is no alternative eductaion, so they are a nescessity(and useful) while private schools area luxury because there is an alternative

Thanks for setting up the poll ronan.

[Leftish]

Universities are provided by the state and there is no alternative eductaion, so they are a nescessity(and useful) while private schools area luxury because there is an alternative

Are vocational schools and private courses, or Fás courses VAT exempt at the moment?