John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

We shall see whether there are any further surveys. All politicians are interested in surveys to see how the people are thinking, but it is encouraging. The fact that the Green Party's poll ratings are going in the right direction is further evidence that people are interested in acting responsibly in tackling this very important issue. As regards the carbon levy and the deliberations of the Commission on Taxation, I do not know whether it will publish an interim report. I certainly hope it does. It has been tasked with the introduction of a carbon levy and asked to make this a priority, and I hope that happens. I am due to meet Professor Frank Convery in May. He is a member of the commission and I shall ask him in detail what progress has been made. From everyone's viewpoint I hope the carbon levy will be introduced.

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