Unfortunately, Deputy Tóibín is gone. Twice he asserted that the Government had burned through 200 million tonnes of carbon in the past two weeks. I would love to see him stand that allegation up. It seems like an enormous figure. First, I welcome confirmation from the Tánaiste that the Government is planning to take action on the issue, that a plan is being worked on at the moment, that decisions are to be taken at the next Cabinet meeting and that whatever will be done will be targeted. I want to ask Sinn Féin how long its proposed temporary reductions would last. Is it one year or three years? Where is the sunset clause?

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Where is Sinn Féin’s targeting of its proposal at those who need help the most?

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What programme of activity would Sinn Féin cut-----

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I am sorry, Chair-----

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Is féidir liom críoch. I have no legislation. I have a motion.

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. Níl aon reachtaíocht agam; níl agam ach rún.

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What programme of activity would Sinn Féin cut to pay for these reductions? As the Opposition finance spokesman well knows, the estimated cost of reversing carbon tax increases in the past two years is well north of €300 million. That money directly funds energy upgrade works, schemes for those in or at risk of energy poverty, the fuel allowance, the working family payment and several other vital schemes. It is populist politics but poor policy-making. It is easy to make assertions like that from over there but government requires difficult decisions at times. Ultimately, decarbonising our energy system is the best way to secure energy independence and reduce costs for families. That means clearing the decks for progress in offshore wind, like others have mentioned here, and as Deputy Heneghan said, clearing the decks for progress in long-duration battery storage in particular so that renewable energy can be held on this island and made available for when it is needed the most. I urge an tAire to make energy decarbonisation a non-negotiable priority for this Government.

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He moved it at the start.

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I was behind him at the start. He did move it.

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