Carbon Budget

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Questions (94)

Michael McGrath

Question:

94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the impact of the extension of carbon tax to solid fuels on the price of smokeless coal and non-smokeless coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57622/12]

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Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

Minister for Finance ( Mr Noonan): The application of the carbon tax to solid fuels i.e. coal and commercial peat will mean, from 1 May 2013, an increase in price of €1.20 in the case of coal (40kg bag) based on current prices.