We are experiencing an energy crisis. The cost of fuel is spiralling out of control. People are struggling. The reality is that the vast majority of what we pay at the pump goes to the Government in taxation. In 2024, the Government took in over €4 billion in fuel tax. In 2024, carbon tax reached €1 billion. Aontú was the only party to vote against the carbon tax because we knew it would drive up the cost of fuel. These energy costs are going to drive up inflation across the economy. People in rural Ireland cannot afford to pay these prices any longer. They have no other option to get to work. When is the Government going to reduce the cost of fuel during this energy crisis? The cost in question is crippling for families at the moment.

Sentiment score: -0.07