Budget 2022

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Questions (47)

Pauline Tully

Question:

47. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Finance if he will refrain from further increases in the carbon tax in the context of Budget 2022 in view of significant energy price increases and its impact on the cost and standard of living on Irish households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44884/21]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.