James Bannon (Fine Gael)

We must take action immediately as high prices are having a profound effect on our economy and the cost of living. The Government must reduce the rate of excise duty on fuels. If not, a very serious crisis will have occurred by the beginning of 2006. It is important to have a debate on this important issue. We need an anti-inflation package immediately and to roll back the cost of energy to services within our economy.