Government hoping to finalise windfall tax on energy companies

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan is hoping that new proposals can overcome technical issues in the legislation on taxing energy company profits. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Government is set to approve measures to ensure that a windfall tax on energy companies is introduced before the Dáil's summer recess.

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan is due to bring the proposal to Cabinet this morning in a bid to get around technical issues which have caused delays.