The carbon tax on kerosene and natural gas will remain at €48.50 for the rest of the Government’s term.
Active Retirement Ireland says its members are concerned about fuel poverty, despite a pension increase in the budget.
Core rates are going up by €10 a week, raising the State Pension fee to €309 and increase of €3 in the Living Alone Allowance, leading to a annual increase of €816 per year
While the carbon tax on kerosene and natural gas is reduced to €48.50 for the rest of the Government's term.
Multyfarnham's Anne Drury is the Midlands Regional Development Officer for Active Retirement Ireland, she says pensioners may still be at risk:
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