Written answers

Thursday, 18 November 2010

5:00 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount collected since the introduction of the carbon tax including a breakdown for each category of taxed fuel; the amount expected to be collected in a full year including a breakdown per taxed fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43496/10]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The overall yield in 2010 from the carbon tax, inclusive of VAT, is estimated at around €240 million, with the estimated yield in a full year being €330 million. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that since the introduction of carbon taxes in 2010 the yields, by category, to end October are as follows :-

2010Carbon LevyEstimated VATTotal
Jan to Oct
€m€m€m
Auto Diesel80.81.782.5
Petrol54.111.465.5
MGO18.72.521.2
Kerosene6.40.97.3
Fuel Oil0.4-0.4
LPG1.70.21.9
Natural Gas6.50.97.3
Total168.517.5186.1

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.