A Monaghan Councillor says energy price increases are more of a usage deterrent than carbon tax ever was.
Sinn Fein's Sean Conlon was speaking after his motion calling for the upcoming tax increase to be stalled received unanimous support.
A rise on the tax due on home heating oil and fuel is due at the start of next month.
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The motion has now been forwarded to Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe for his consideration.
Speaking on The Wider View, Councillor Conlon said people can't afford any more price hikes.
