Carbon tax to hit lowest earners hardest, says Social Justice Ireland

People on lower salaries will be worst affected by an increase to the carbon tax, according to Social Justice Ireland.

Carbon tax to hit lowest earners hardest, says Social Justice Ireland

People on lower salaries will be worst affected by an increase in the carbon tax, according to Social Justice Ireland.

A new report recommends raising the tax from €20 to €80 per tonne by 2030.

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