Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Oil and diesel are expensive enough, as those of us who drive diesel cars are aware. Prices will go through the roof as a result of the Taoiseach's actions. That means higher costs, fewer jobs and more grief for small Irish industries. Why is the Taoiseach doing this? Is it because some in the European Union want to have a go at Iran?

Did the Taoiseach hear David Horgan say this morning that Irish policy was mad? I remind the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, that David Horgan is from Clontarf and he is experienced in the Middle East where he has done much work on the oil industry.

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