October 10th, 2018 Just two months ago, Leo Varadkar said that it was time to finally “grasp the nettle” and raise our relatively low carbon tax in order to make a move toward hitting our climate targets (although at this point we are gently caressing them at best). The move Read more…
October 8th, 2018 The Government’s U-turn on increasing the carbon tax in Budget 2019 is both “shocking and depressing”, one of Ireland’s leading climate economists has said. Last month, the Taoiseach said that Budget 2019 will include an increase in the carbon tax, currently €20 per tonne, to help Ireland meet Read more…
October 8th, 2018 Over the past week, opposition parties launched their alternative budget proposals, with the housing crisis taking centre stage, as well as proposals for spending on the likes of healthcare, education and other public services. With the media focus firmly on what Budget 2019 will look like for Read more…
October 5th, 2018 The October budget season is upon us, and as always, a number of proposals are aired in the media – kites flown in political speak. One that has been consistently flown high over the past few months has been the rise in taxes on carbon, with little Read more…
October 1st, 2018 The Government needs to take action to tackle “out of control” emissions and an “unacceptable” housing crisis in Budget 2019, Ireland’s largest environmental coalition has said. Launching its Budget 2019 proposals today, the Environmental Pillar called on the cabinet to support three tax policies it says will Read more…
