Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste for that very informative and supportive reply. To what extent might a short-term and longer-term response be forthcoming if it is found necessary, given that many of the contributory factors to the dramatic oil price increases are likely to continue for a considerable time? In those circumstances what might now be the best approach to make provision for the long battle that lies ahead?

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