Should Bertie get a tax exemption for his book?

[MsAnneThrope]

He is a very, very wealthy man and should know himself that he should be paying tax.

I just work week-by-week because that's the way it was. I didn't have any money. I still don't have any money. I haven't a share in anything. I have not got an investment in anything.

Sunday Independent September 20 2009: Bertie Ahern - 'I don't consider myself a romantic person, maybe that was the problem'

Now do I believe Olivia Mitchell's estimate of his wealth, or Ahern's? Gee, that's a tough one. Can I ask the audience please Chris?

[Garland Names the Planets]

Dot, i thought that the revenue have a huge say in this matter as to who to hand out re tax exemptions??

Not really. Unless you want tax people to arbitrate over what constitutes art

[Disabled student]

Not really. Unless you want tax people to arbitrate over what constitutes art

Are you saying that some form of Arts committee decided to grant BASS AH a tax exemption correct?

[Garland Names the Planets]

Are you saying that some form of Arts committee decided to grant BASS AH a tax exemption correct?

Yes. They bring people in from the Arts Council and go with their recommendation.

[Disabled student]

Yes. They bring people in from the Arts Council and go with their recommendation.

The tax authorities should have rejected on the grounds that BASS A hasn't fixed up his tax affairs as regards to Mahon Tribunal!!

[dalywise]

I wonder did he get a tax exemption on the fee he got for appearing in 3D glasses in Fagins for Sky a few weeks back.

[Disabled student]

I wonder did he get a tax exemption on the fee he got for appearing in 3D glasses in Fagins for Sky a few weeks back.

Nah nothing to do with that. It's cash under the counter if u know what i mean as it's his regular pub.

[katy brock]

I wonder did he get a tax exemption on the fee he got for appearing in 3D glasses in Fagins for Sky a few weeks back.

Ho ho. Nice one. Never thought of that.

Foreign games as well.

[Garland Names the Planets]

The tax authorities should have rejected on the grounds that BASS A hasn't fixed up his tax affairs as regards to Mahon Tribunal!!

I'm afraid these matters are governed by legislation my friend. Fixing up your affairs with the mahon tribunal is not grounds to refuse you Artist Exemption in law therefore it cannot be refused on those grounds. Otherwise Bertie takes Revenue to court and wins his exemption with costs and interest

[Disabled student]

I'm afraid these matters are governed by legislation my friend. Fixing up your affairs with the mahon tribunal is not grounds to refuse you Artist Exemption in law therefore it cannot be refused on those grounds. Otherwise Bertie takes Revenue to court and wins his exemption with costs and interest

No wonder Ireland is a 'sorry' state as the Revenue's hands are so tied.What does that say for our country??

Once the tribunal reports come out, will B A tax exemption be rescinded ??