David Norris (Independent)

If one cent were added to the price of petrol there would be a refocusing on those who use old, gas-guzzling cars. Their payments would be relative to their use of the roads and consumption of petrol, so it would be environmentally friendly as well as politically advantageous. I know I should include that in a budget speech but we are only allowed to make moltaí. When former Deputy Albert Reynolds was Minister for Finance I put down two or three pages of moltaí and he kindly incorporated them in his budget and referred to the fact. I missed that glorious moment because I was guzzling in the restaurant, as usual. This is something the Minister could consider. It would be politically popular, environmentally positive and would keep old classic cars on the road. I see no negative side to this at all.