Meath East TD Calls for Windfall Tax on Energy Companies - 01/10/2026

The Agenda · Oct 1, 2026 · 10m

Sinn Féin TD for Meath East Darren O’Rourke is calling on the Government to introduce a windfall tax on the excess profits of energy companies, with the proceeds used to support households facing high energy bills.Deputy O’Rourke says the Government can no longer point to the EU as a reason for delaying action, following comments from the EU Commissioner for Climate and Taxation that individual member states can introduce their own measures.Sinn Féin is calling for a 75% tax on excess energy profits, with the money raised returned to households through a new energy credit. Deputy O’Rourke…