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.