Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

What I am saying is I acknowledge that under the EU tax directive, as we have a reduced rate on energy prices, then it cannot be done. However, what I do acknowledge, and it is why we have called for it, is that we have seen a finance minister stand up for their constituents and engage with the Commission. We understand, from public announcements, that the Commission is going to facilitate that request for the winter months. While it may not have been possible previously, it now appears, with the engagement between a finance minister and the Commission, that it will be possible. However, there is another way to skin the same cat, which is to ensure that we offer a refund or a rebate to the same individuals. That is allowed under the toolbox that was announced by the Commission on 13 October.