Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
220 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the vouched fuel allowance scheme which he promised to introduce in his budget 2010 speech to offset the impact of the carbon tax on low income groups. [12625/10]
View answerA number of Government Departments, including my Department, are exploring options for how best to offset the impact of the carbon tax on low-income households. A vouched allowance for solid fuels is one such option being explored as are other options for improving the energy efficiency of low-income households which will offset increases in fuel prices arising from carbon taxation.
