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Harris Opens Door To Further Delay In Carbon Tax Increase

Finance Minister says postponing October hike should be considered while fuel excise cuts remain in place.

The Tánaiste has opened the door to further delays in carbon tax increases.

Finance Minister Simon Harris says it's something which should be considered while cuts to the excise duty on fuel are in place.

However, the Taoiseach has warned such a move would impact what the Government could do when it comes to retrofitting grants and other climate measures.

Simon Harris thinks a further delay to the increase in carbon tax planned for October is worth considering:

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