A Donegal TD has urged Government to rethink the planned reintroduction of fuel taxes during the Dáil’s summer break.
Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn claims fuel credits were introduced ahead of elections to win votes, and says it took public protests to secure cuts in fuel excise.
He has questioned what impact the changes will have on households in the months ahead, particularly as winter approaches.
Deputy Mac Lochlainn also says the carbon tax is disproportionately affecting rural communities:
