Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

As regards the renewed programme for Government and the Green Party proposal regarding a tax on fuels, a tax which I understand will be ringfenced to fund some its pet projects at a cost to the taxpayer, the Taoiseach said this matter might be dealt with by way of the supplementary welfare officers scheme. I am sure he is aware that scheme has been swamped by people in regard to bread on the table issues.

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