Tax Code
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-26
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Pearse Doherty (SF), Donegal

It is the same old playbook. We see the same playbook being used by the Government on the occupied territories Bill. When it does not want to do something, it reaches for the EU and uses it as an excuse. The EU has given member states the green light to act on this. The ball is in the Government's court, yet it is still finding excuses as to why it will not or cannot act. It is trying not to rewrite history. The Government opposed action at EU level during the last energy shock. Electricity companies were never hit with a windfall tax in the State. The TSC the Minister mentioned did not apply to electricity companies, but the European Commission has been crystal-clear this time that member states can act. The Minister can act. Does he accept that he is choosing not to act on a windfall tax on energy companies?
Does the Minister accept he is choosing not to act in relation to windfall tax on energy companies now?

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26