Varadkar: Measures to offset carbon tax rise to be introduced before May

It is estimated that it will rise to about 8% later in the year before falling off towards the end of the year and into next year

“In relation to the carbon tax increase, it's important to say that that doesn't apply to petrol or diesel," said Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

The Government will bring in new measures to offset a rise in the carbon tax before May, Leo Varadkar has confirmed.

Speaking during Leader’s Questions, the Tanaiste acknowledged that "more needs to be done” as prices continue to rise.