Government considers extending excise cuts on fuel until spring
Summary
Irish Road Haulage Association president Jer Highland warns that escalating fuel prices have left many hauliers without cash flow, urging the government to extend RTSS support for three months. Sinn Féin deputy leader Pierce Start argues that temporary tax cuts are insufficient, demanding permanent certainty by removing carbon tax and excise increases on diesel while prices remain high. Start contends that taxing fuel does not drive climate action, advocating instead for investment in public transport and renewable energy, while also highlighting the need for broader cost-of-living supports…
Topics discussed
Government considering extending fuel excise cuts
Hauliers face cash flow crisis and demand RTSS extension
Unsustainable business conditions and bank support
Pierce Start joins: Sinn Fein's stance on fuel costs
Criticism of government's lack of certainty on fuel tax
Proposal to freeze diesel tax and reduce excise rates
Ireland's high fuel taxes compared to Europe
Argument against reinstating full temporary tax cuts
Reconciling carbon tax removal with climate policy
Critique of carbon tax as ineffective climate action
Need for investment in public transport infrastructure
Home heating oil prices and winter affordability
Call for broader cost-of-living supports and budget critique
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