Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I would like to respond to a number of the shocking comments made by Fine Gael Deputies who should be ashamed of themselves. I hope they are broadcast on television later. They are seeking the replacement of VRT and motor tax with an increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel. Diesel and petrol costs approximately €1.15 a litre, or €5 a gallon. Fine Gael proposes an increase to €10 a gallon.

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