Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Dáil will not sit next week, as Deputy Canney has averted to, because of St. Patrick's Day. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that we act urgently this week on the matter of spiralling costs of petrol, diesel and home heating oil. I have put the proposal to the Taoiseach that a financial resolution be drafted and brought before us tonight, tomorrow night or at the earliest available opportunity to ensure that consumers and families see immediate relief and immediate price reductions. For the life of me, I cannot understand why the Taoiseach is not taking this initiative. The EU authorities and the Commission can deal with VAT and no doubt will deal with other issues.

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