79 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly whereby hard copy textbooks are VAT free, however the same publications in ebook form are subject to VAT at a rate of 23%; if he will address this matter in view of the growing number of schools that are favouring electronic textbooks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24425/12]

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79 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly whereby hard copy textbooks are VAT free, however the same publications in ebook form are subject to VAT at a rate of 23%; if he will address this matter in view of the growing number of schools that are favouring electronic textbooks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24425/12]

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1. 16 May 2012

   VAT Rates

   79 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly whereby hard copy textbooks are VAT free, however the same publications in ebook form are subject to VAT at a rate of 23%; if he will address this matter in view of the growing number of schools that are favouring electronic textbooks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24425/12]

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