Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

We are aware of the Minister's commitment to a carbon levy. He said during the publication of his carbon budget that he would expect it to be introduced in 2009. What progress has been made and will there be an interim report from the Commission on Taxation before the next budget that will draw on that matter? When will the Minister put a price on carbon, as he promised? Were any other surveys carried out by his Department which were not published and of which we should be aware?

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