Taoiseach: Carbon tax increases will be offset for lower-income earners

Under mounting pressure to axe the increases, due to kick in on May 1, Micheál Martin has told a private meeting of his party that he and his government are putting people first.

“We will always put people first. Our response will be to offset the impact of the carbon tax focusing on those with low and middle incomes,” said the Taoiseach. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The impact of next month’s carbon tax increases will be offset for lower-income earners, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told a private meeting of his party.

Under moutning pressure to axe the increases, due to kick in on May 1, Mr Martin insisted he and his government are putting people first.