asked the Taoiseach the percentage increase over the past year in (a) Government taxation, (b) rates, (c) postage, (d) motor taxation, (e) RTE licence, (f) electricity, (g) CIE passenger charges and (h) the consumer price index.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Taxation Increases
7.
The following are the percentage increases between mid-November, 1970 and mid-November, 1971, in those items specified by the Deputy which are constituents of the consumer price index:—
|
(b) |
Rates |
20.3 |
|
(c) |
Postage |
5.5 |
|
(d) |
Motor taxation |
no change |
|
(e) |
RTE TV licence |
25.0 |
|
(f) |
Electricity |
15.3 |
|
(g) |
CIE passenger charges—bus |
10.8 |
|
CIE passenger charges—train |
10.0 |
|
|
(h) |
Consumer Price Index |
8.6 |
Direct taxation is not included in the consumer price index. In the period in question there was no change in the standard rate of income tax.
Did the Parliamentary Secretary say, "Postage, 5.5 per cent"?
Yes, between the dates I mentioned, mid-November, 1970, and mid-November, 1971. That was the information sought by Deputy Hogan in his question.