Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his great assistance in the House over the last year. In this regard Midleton, in particular, has been taken off its pedestal straightaway. I received a telephone call during the discussions to say the price per litre of petrol in Cosgraves of Castlebar is down to 78.9 cent, although I have to say that the price of diesel in Midleton is also very low. During the recess I will be taking the opportunity of contacting the public and local representatives all over Ireland to try to maintain the momentum and create an awareness of prices. The position can change very quickly. A week is a long time in politics but an hour is sometimes even longer. I thank the Minister of State's officials for coming here at very short notice and the Leader for allowing the debate.

Sitting suspended at 1 p.m. and resumed at 2 p.m.