Govt considering pause on carbon tax on home heating oil
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the government is considering a long-term pause on carbon taxes for home heating oil. The move is part of a broader strategy to alleviate cost-of-living pressures in the upcoming national budget.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects the government's attempt to balance climate goals with immediate economic relief for households.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government is leaning towards a pause on carbon tax on home heating oil for the remainder of its lifetime.
RTÉ News understands that a similar approach is being considered for gas.
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