Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I am concerned by any rise in petrol and diesel prices. In particular, I was anxious to avoid increases in diesel prices in the recent budget. The Government took my views on board in this regard and did not increase the price of diesel, because of the knock-on effects that would have for the transport sector generally. I am concerned by increased fuel costs for airlines.

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