Bruton: Tax changes will shift to fund climate action plans

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton has said there will have to be a gradual shift in the way taxes are raised to fund climate change plans.

Bruton: Tax changes will shift to fund climate action plans

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton has said there will have to be a gradual shift in the way taxes are raised to fund climate change plans.

He told RTE radio’s Morning Ireland that he will “certainly” be advocating for a carbon tax increase from 2020, but that the matter is up to Minister for Finance on Budget day.

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