Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

Nonsense. I have a point of order. I appreciate the Minister of State was not present but my point was that this measure was introduced in 2009, giving the Minister power, by order, to increase the duty if he or she wishes. It should be left there and left alone. There is no reason to take it away or say it is not necessary. Who knows whether it may not be necessary in a year's time.

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