Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017
113. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ring-fence moneys raised from carbon taxes to establish a grant scheme for small scale sustainable energy projects, urban horticulture and other schemes that can reduce CO2 emissions on a more local level. [43377/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraHypothecation of revenue receipts is not a feature of the Irish tax system in general as it reduces the flexibility of the Government to prioritise and allocate funds as necessary at a particular time.
The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment receive an annual budget as part of the estimates process which they allocate according to the priorities within that Department.
