Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The problem for road hauliers is that as they fill their vehicles with diesel, they are draining their bank accounts. This is about hard core business. Those in business are worried about their bank and about breaching their overdraft agreements. They need a little bit of headroom. The Government must look at ways to give hauliers some headroom to allow them to breathe. I accept that there are world factors at play here and I also accept that we must implement climate change measures. However, an immediate response is required at the moment and I believe the rebate scheme is the best option in that space. I welcome the fact that discussions are happening in that regard but there is a degree of urgency around this.