Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When the late Jackie Healy-Rae gave his last interview to Maurice O'Keeffe, he spoke about people who he remembered from long ago. They smoked turf in their pipes. Women in particular did this. They sat down by the fire late at night and smoked turf when they had no tobacco. Smoking means a lot to certain people. Like the Minister and the Government, I would be happier if nobody smoked ever again, but it is the crutch in life for some people. It is what they look forward to. It is the only little luxury that they have. I never voted for an increase in prices. I will not vote for it tonight.

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