Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

That is why we are delighted with these surveys, which are worthwhile.

Prior to the budget, we have an opportunity to assist the less well-off in our society. A total of 285,000 people are in receipt of the fuel allowance but costs have spiralled. The price of 1,000 litres of oil is €660 while a bag of coal costs €6.50 and a bale of briquettes costs €2.85.