Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Two Fine Gael Members made that proposal. I hope the people listen carefully to this because of the effect it will have on inflation and resulting job losses. Many of us represent rural areas and parents must drive their children long distances to school. People have to drive significant distances to shop and to their places of employment. We need our cars in rural areas to cover those long distances. If Fine Gael wants to double the price of petrol, it is no wonder the party is in opposition and Fianna Fáil is in government.

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