Budget will not include carbon tax reforms, minister says

The environment minister said it helps continue the electrification of the country and reduces Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels

Darragh O’Brien said the carbon tax remains a 'critical funder' of retrofitting for both homes and businesses. File picture

There will be no reforms to the carbon tax in October despite the deferral of an increase until the budget, the environment minister has said. Darragh O’Brien said the tax remains a “critical funder” of retrofitting for both homes and businesses.

“They are permanent measures that can be brought forward by way of grant aid to reduce household costs and business costs on a permanent basis to protect us against future shocks and future crises,” Mr O’Brien said.