Taoiseach: Cost of living rise 'a global phenomenon'

Micheál Martin has defended a planned increase in carbon tax

Micheál Martin: Rising energy prices 'has very little to do with carbon tax'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has strongly defended a planned increase in carbon taxes, claiming the levy has very little to do with the rising cost of living.

Micheál Martin has accused members of the opposition of being "dishonest" in suggesting carbon taxes are a key factor in the recent jump in fuel and energy bills.