Taoiseach hits out at 'uneducated' calls for carbon tax increases to be quashed

During a testy round of Leaders’ Questions, Micheal Martin faced calls to at least delay the €7.50 per tonne increase due to kick in under law on May 1

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said the carbon tax will make life harder for workers and families who are already struggling to keep on top of their soaring energy bills.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hit out at “uneducated” calls for the carbon tax increases due next month to be quashed.

He accused the Opposition of engaging in “double speak” and making calls for electoral gains.