Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It would have been happening on 1 May, if I had not done what I have done. I wish to be really clear about that. In the absence of the action I have taken, the increase would have been considerably larger. That is all I claimed at the time and all I claim now. That is not logic in my mind. It is not my facts or the Deputy's facts, but the facts as laid out in this legislation.

Our farmers and farming community play an incredible role in looking after our economy and growing the food we need. They are entitled to a double deduction for the carbon tax element of farm diesel costs. I am sure the Deputy is aware of that.