Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is not the position which others in opposition take. They say they support it in principle but they are always against the next increase. This means, when you add it all up, that in effect those persons are against the carbon tax. Much lip service is being paid on that issue. The Government has to respond to the total picture and that is what we will do on budget day. We are engaged in very detailed analysis at this time to come up with an appropriate set of measures which help people, especially those who need help the most. The specific issue of the excise duty, which is the subject of this motion will be considered in that context in the next couple of weeks.

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