Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' business motion. It is traditional to thank the Member who tabled the motion because it gives backbenchers the opportunity to speak on issues of concern to them so I compliment Deputy Durkan and his colleagues in that regard.

The constant fluctuation in gas and oil prices this year has made this issue one of real concern not only in my constituency of Dublin South West, but throughout the country, so it is opportune to discuss it. I do not want to pick on Fine Gael because it is having enough trouble without me doing so.

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