Irish share of EU energy windfall levies to be used for ‘direct support’

Senior Government sources said they were awaiting further detail from the European Commission about how much Ireland could expect from the new revenue-raising plans. The supports that are to be introduced in the September 27th budget will be paid from existing Government resources, they said.

The measure would skim off revenue above that price and use the cash to help consumers and businesses facing soaring energy bills, according to the draft proposal, details of which are due to be unveiled in Brussels on Wednesday. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said on Tuesday it was “clear and understood” when the Government was formed that when the parties swapped the position of taoiseach the role of minister for finance would also switch.

While there has been speculation that Mr Donohoe could retain the European position if he was minister for public expenditure, Fianna Fáil would have to agree that Mr Donohoe could be Ireland’s representative on the group for that to happen.

So using their own tax money people and businesses receiving ‘direct support’ become dependent on the government handing them vouchers that may only be spent on expensive energy? Cool 😎 Wouldn’t it so convenient if said vouchers were digital and only go to those deserving? 💁🏻‍♂️

What a pity England cannot do the same

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