Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Carbon Tax: Discussion

Mr. Matthew Collins:

It recognises these stakeholders. The carbon charge would not necessarily drive an incentive but people may get benefits. This is why it cannot be done in isolation and a number of measures have to be taken. From the Department's perspective, energy efficiency is an important step in addressing the broader issue.