Big Brother is Taxing You... Rabitte's New Broadcasting Tax

[C. Flower]

Well, Rabitte says it is not a new tax. And everyone who emailed to complain he says must have found out via a public service channel of some kind.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0119/television.html

I really feel for the small number of people who have no tv set or radio and are still going to be forced to pay.

[Baron von Biffo]

"However he expressed scepticism that these people had not found out about the plans through some form of public service platform, even if it was not the television. "

Someone should tell him that they have the internet on computers now.

[Ah Well]

Broadcasting Charge, Household Charge, Water Charge, Septic Tank Charge ... grand aul country ain't it

Time to go live in a treehouse ... probably introduce Tree Residence Charge next ....

[DCon]

He can't tax me :)

[DCon]

How much of what RTE does is Public Service broadcasting? They have advertisers to pay for the running of RTE. If they need to trim fat and work within their means then let them do so

The TV licence was just incorporated from the Brits but it makes sense over there as there are no advertisements on the BBC

[Ah Well]

He can't tax me :)

Oh, haven't you heard of the Exiles Solidarity Compulsory Tax? They'll probably be calling to your door to collect that tmro :)

[Dr. FIVE]

Will have long winded rant about this tomorrow. Too much Troika hate in me tonight

[TotalMayhem]

He should put RTÉ behind a paywall if he wants to charge for "non-traditional" means to access.their "content" :D

[Spectabilis]

Broadcasting Charge, Household Charge, Water Charge, Septic Tank Charge ... grand aul country ain't it

Time to go live in a treehouse ... probably introduce Tree Residence Charge next ....

I wish somewhere there was a comprehensive list of the taxes for which we are now liable:
Income tax
Vat
Household charge
Universal (?) charge

Pension levy
Health levy
Ditto PRSI? All now in Universal Charge?

Payment for services - (The Dubliners being charged a mere €100 a year for refuse collection is laughable but that's not the point)
Septic tanks
Car tax
Dog licences
TV/RTE licence
Inheritance tax
Stamp duty
DIRT
The 'Old Reliable' taxes - alcohol, petrol, tobacco.

What are the others?
Does carbon tax affect us?
Fire brigade call-out fees?

I hate stealth taxes.
I wish we could could have a clear, fair simple system whereby people according to means could all contribute to the public purse, for worthwhile uses, that's the tricky bit these daysI am not particularly interested in corporation tax, second homes or capital gains tax, just the stuff that affects ordinary folk on a day to day basis.

[DCon]

Oh, haven't you heard of the Exiles Solidarity Compulsory Tax? They'll probably be calling to your door to collect that tmro :)

Send Willie O'Dea, please!

[Spectabilis]

My (licensed) dog will be ready at the door. :D

[Ah Well]

My (licensed) dog will be ready at the door. :D

Now there's an idea ... they can bring in a Cat Tax next ... or how about a Garden Visiting Crow or Magpie Tax

[fluffybiscuits]

My (licensed) dog will be ready at the door. :D

my dog is a collie , do i need a black and white license...:p

[Vash]

Now there's an idea ... they can bring in a Cat Tax next ... or how about a Garden Visiting Crow or Magpie Tax

Cat Tax..........don't be giving him ideas!

[Donal Og]

Poor Labour,stuck with all the Grumpy Sir Cheesy cabinet posts!

Ps why can't they flog RTE2 and 2 FM? Hardly public service -and they'd raise a few bob.

[Holly]

Labour appear to be reluctant to promote a higher income tax on the well-to-do but readily introduce taxes which are most felt by the poor and low-income citizens.

[Kid Ryder]

Labour appear to be reluctant to promote a higher income tax on the well-to-do but readily introduce taxes which are most felt by the poor and low-income citizens.

Got it in one. Some socialists social democrats humanitarians shower that Labour lot.:mad:

[DCon]

The Independent media providers are seeking some of the pie. And rightly so


The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland welcomed the proposed fee, but urged the minister to also conduct a review on how the revenue will be used from the charge.

"In various media interviews Minister Rabbitte has referred to RTE as the State's 'public service' broadcaster," the group said in a statement.

"We would like to remind Minister Rabbitte that with over 2.4m listeners each weekday, all independent radio stations provide a high level of public service and that this is a condition of their licence."

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/tv-licence-revamp-likely-to-be-based-on-german-model-2995090.html

[Baron von Biffo]

The Independent media providers are seeking some of the pie. And rightly so



http://www.independent.ie/national-news/tv-licence-revamp-likely-to-be-based-on-german-model-2995090.html

BUPA syndrome.

Go into business knowing all the rules and regulations but with a plan to exert pressure to have inconvenient rules changed and the corporate welfare tap opened wide.

[Spectabilis]

my dog is a collie , do i need a black and white license...:p

:)

No, but you need Saorview :D

[antiestablishmentarian]

On reading this I think it's time I reinstated my old sig.

[TotalMayhem]

'Our goal is to conquer state power for the Irish working class'

Pat Rabitte, 1987

'Our goal is to enslave the Irish people with Troika power'

Pat Rabitte, 2012