Carbon tax on agenda amid 11th hour government formation talks

Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green Party negotiators held meetings on finance issues yesterday, as well as on transport funding and projects. Photo: iStock

Targeted refunds for carbon taxes for fuel allowances and home retrofitting projects are among compromises being considered in the government formation negotiations.

But coalition negotiators are still at odds over transport spending and greenhouse gas emissions with just days to go before a deadline for a draft government deal.