Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

Recently I mentioned that the parties in Northern Ireland seem to be choreographing events. There has been talk of humiliation. The Taoiseach has gone as far as he can in the effort to achieve a great prize. However, the Taoiseach represents the people of Ireland, as the British Government represents the people of the UK, and there is only so far they can go. I believe the Irish and British Governments have been humiliated in the past week. Two weeks ago I asked where this would end. Something must be done. The two parties must be called together.

The increase in the toll charge on the M50 from €1.50 to €1.80 is exorbitant. This toll has increased by 38% in the past two years. Perhaps we should invite the Minister to the House for a debate on stealth taxes. I understood that when we paid tax on our cars, that would be the end of such taxes. However, stealth taxes will be introduced on all new motorways and the charges are exorbitant.