TD: Carbon Budget Will Pile Unnecessary Cost On People

Monday, 27 September 2021 09:38

It's expected the cost of petrol and diesel will increase significantly.

An Independent TD's accusing the government of piling unnecessary costs on people with its proposed carbon budget.

The new measures are expected to be announced next month as it seeks to address climate change.

It's expected the cost of petrol and diesel will increase significantly.

Wexford Duputy Verona Murphy says the additional costs on top of recent increases will be too much for struggling businesses and families:

Deputy Murphy, says any further cost increases could create a recession

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