Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

This is a fundamental example of matters in respect of which we have different views. Fine Gael's response is to reduce taxes. This is similar to Senator Hilary Clinton's assertion that there should be a tax holiday in the US because energy prices are high. Our response is different and is based on trying to use key measures, in respect of the ESB and in other areas, to reduce demand. We want to put smart meters in all homes so that people can reduce the amount of electricity they use to cut the cost of their bills.

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