Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2011
64 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Finance the legislation needed for a levy to be introduced on the tuition fees paid to primary and secondary schools and fees paid to grind schools; his views on the amount of revenue which could be raised if a 1% levy was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14959/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraIf a levy such as is suggested was a taxation measure it would probably be a Stamp Duty, so the legislation required would be contained in a Finance Bill as an amendment to the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999. I am advised there is insufficient information to estimate the potential yield from a levy on tuition fees.
While any additional revenue would be welcome in the current circumstances, I must also take into account the wider social and economic factors which might militate against the introduction of a levy on tuition fees. Also, the potential yield from such a levy would be affected by the possible behavioural impact of the charge. I have no plans at this time to introduce such a tax.
