Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give an assurance that no carbon tax will be imposed on solid fuel considering that at present solid fuel is the only option of heating for many people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51974/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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This question relates to a potential Budgetary measure. It is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate or comment in advance of the Budget on what it will contain and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.