Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The budget announced this week by the Minister will see the average cost of a tank of petrol or diesel rise by €12, making Ireland one of the most expensive countries in Europe for fuel. For workers and families in rural communities, particularly those such as mine in counties Roscommon and Galway, this will make it even more expensive to run a car, which is, of course, a necessity in many of these areas. It also makes it more difficult for young drivers who are starting out. This measure will hit rural communities hardest. Will the Minister reconsider the measure?

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