Some backbenchers in government parties have joined opposition calls to delay the planned increase in carbon tax in May. It comes as many prices at the pumps remain over €2 a litre despite the cut in fuel excise.

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator joined Sahne Coleman on the show to discuss.

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