Donegal TD says carbon tax is unfairly targeting rural households

A Donegal TD is warning that families in the county are facing a significant increase in the cost of home heating oil.

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says the price has risen by around 70%, which he argues is placing an unfair burden on rural households through carbon tax.

He says rising costs for electricity, petrol, diesel and home heating oil are leaving families with fewer options.

Deputy Mac Lochlainn is calling on the Government to listen to concerns from rural households and take action:

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