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Budget 2022: The Use of Carbon Tax Funds

Press release: reduced public transport fares

Approved

The 2022 budget notably contains a line on slashing public transport fares, rolled-out in from April 2022. It also increases the carbon tax from €33.50 to €41 per tonne. The revenue will help upgrade energy systems in housing. The vehicle registration tax is also increased using a progressive scale based on emissions (bands). The 5000 euro subsidy to the purchase of new electric vehicles is extended to the end of 2023.