Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2026
63. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is engaging with the EU Commission in relation to tax proposals under the AccelerateEU Communication to ensure that electricity is taxed less than gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48313/26]
View answer73. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is engaging with the EU Commission in relation to tax proposals under the AccelerateEU Communication to lower taxes and excise on energy use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48312/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 73 together.
In light of the EU’s rising energy costs amid volatile fossil fuel markets, the EU issued the Communication AccelerateEU in April 2026, which sets out pillars to accelerate the clean energy transition and strengthen the EU’s energy resilience. The framework is also intended to assist in providing immediate relief to consumers facing increased energy cost and sets out five key areas of action.
The Communication states that the Commission will adopt a legal proposal on network charges and taxation to facilitate the transition to a more electrified, more efficient and more resilient energy system that can drive down electricity bills for all consumers.
Draft legislation from the European Commission in relation to this communication is expected to be published in July 2026 and my Department will engage with the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment with regard to the tax aspects of the proposal.
