David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Kenny has acknowledged that the carbon tax is regressive. My focus is on reducing the carbon footprint and changing people's behaviour, which should be done by providing alternatives. I will cite examples of two people, one of whom is an older individual deemed to be living in fuel poverty. If the carbon tax is increased, what analysis has either Department conducted regarding the options available to that older person for changing his or her behaviour? What advice would Mr. Kenny give? How could that person change his or her behaviour if the Minister increased the carbon tax? The older person's home is heated by oil or gas. What can that person do to offset the cost of the carbon tax increase or change his or her behaviour?