James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to the House to debate price increases? There has been a significant rip-off of consumers over the past 12 months. The Government is responsible for 60% of the increase in prices. Stealth taxes are being introduced on a daily basis, which I could list until lunch time, but there have been increases in the cost of gas, electricity, motor tax, the television licence and so on. The average householder must pay an additional €650 per annum. It is important that this issue should be debated and not allowed to go unnoticed.