Lower carbon tax considered for smokeless fuel

A lower carbon tax on smokeless solid fuels is being considered in a bid to encourage more people to use them, according to Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

Carbon tax now applies to coal, turf and peat briquettes, since it was extended to solid fuel products.

Mr Hogan said his department, in consultation with the Department of Finance, would now examine options to reduce the carbon tax liability for smokeless low carbon solid fuels containing coal and or peat.