Carbon Tax Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 May 2013

Thursday, 2 May 2013

Questions (62)

Denis Naughten

Question:

62. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the carbon tax for solid fuel applies only to the sale of dried turf; if the tax applies to the sale spreads of peat which must then be dried and rared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21004/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I can confirm that the carbon tax for solid fuel applies to the first supply in the State of peat as a fuel.