Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Duggan. I note that Deputy Kerrane wants to come in. I am sure Deputy Ó Cathasaigh will remind me that the carbon tax funds the living alone allowance. It is not coming directly out of the Vote for the Department of Social Protection budget. It is income that has been generated by people paying carbon taxes throughout the country.