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How much will civil partnership cost?

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  • 27-01-2009 7:06pm
    #1
    The_Minister
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    I'm sticking this here, because it isn't really economics, nor is it politics.
    I'm looking for as factual an answer as possible.
    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0127/1232923367773.html
    It will probably be passed this year, but I have yet to see any costings, and I've heard estimates ranging from 20 million (too low I think), to 2 billion (way too high, so high as to be nonsensical).
    I tried google, but I couldn't find any figures either way, so I'm hoping that someone here knows.


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    TheZohanS
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    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/new-civil-unions-will-cost-taxpayers-over-836425m-1432472.html

    €25m+


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    galwayrush
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    **** all, coz we're almost out of money. Can't pay what we don't have.


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    ixoy
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    Yeah, I figure it'll be postponed due to the perceived cost in lack of tax savings, implementation, etc. Don't agree with that stance of course, but I reckon that's what will happen.


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    AlmightyCushion
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    About three fiddy.


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    00112984
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    You can't put a price on civil rights.


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    admiralofthefleet
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    the €uro shops will have it cheaper then everywhere else


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    AlmightyCushion
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    Just go up north, much cheaper up there.


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    jill_valentine
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    What is it that costs so much, if I don't sound dense?


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    The_Minister
    Registered Users Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭The_Minister


    jill_valentine wrote: »
    What is it that costs so much, if I don't sound dense?
    Tax breaks, things like that.
    Marriage is heavily subsidised in this country.
    EDIT: From the article linked above -
    Income Tax: Ability to transfer unused credits, reliefs, unused bands.

    l Capital Acquisition Tax: Exemption in respect of inheritance and gift tax.

    l Capital Gains Tax: Transfer of capital losses and exemptions on transfers.

    l Stamp Duty: Relief from normal rates on transfer of assets.
    00112984 wrote: »
    You can't put a price on civil rights.
    Thats why noone ever lacks the money to buy food and shelter.


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    jill_valentine
    Registered Users Posts: 7,090 ✭✭✭jill_valentine


    The_Minister wrote: »
    Marriage is heavily subsidised in this country.

    Weird.


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    The_Minister
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    Thanks for the replies guys.


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    deleriumtremens
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    My two cents: If you're looking to get a hip replacement, dont buy a one from Civil Partner. He'l fleece ya.


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