Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
223. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to develop a roadmap for review and transition away from fossil fuel tax subsidies in the transport sector as per action 259 of the Climate Action Plan 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56025/21]
View answerAction 259 of the Climate Action Plan 2021 refers to developing a roadmap for review and transitioning away from fossil fuel subsidies in the transport sector.
To complete this action, analysis of the cost and impact of existing tax fossil fuel subsidies will be undertaken. My Department will engage with other relevant Departments and based on the outcome of the analysis, a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuel subsidies will be developed.
