Environment | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Environmental Taxes
— 19 Jul 2017

Environmental taxes are one of the least distortionary taxes. €5 billion was raised in 2016.
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The Cost Of Green Electricity
— 14 Jun 2017

The proposed PSO Levy for the period 2017-2018 is €496.5m. This is €104m (27%) higher than the current
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PSO Levy – An Update
— 19 Aug 2015

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) published the final decision on the PSO levy which will mean
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Renewable Energy Targets
— 25 May 2015

Ireland’s share of renewables in overall energy consumption reached 7.8% in 2013.
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Waste Management In Ireland – Trends, Progress and Risks
— 29 Apr 2015

This note examines waste management policy in Ireland and the targets to be met under EU Directives.
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