Carbon Tax Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Ceisteanna (145)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Ceist:

145. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the increase in the carbon tax immediately applies to white diesel, green diesel and kerosene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

The increase in carbon tax applied to auto diesel and petrol from midnight on Budget night. I have delayed the increase on all other fuels which the carbon tax is applied to until May 2020 after the winter heating season.