Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I call on the Leader to consider holding an early debate on the costs of energy. The regulator has approved a 23% increase in electricity prices from 1 January 2007. However, the cost of oil is decreasing. Earlier this week Flynn Fuel of the Downs in Mullingar was charging €580 for 1,000 litres of heating oil. That is, as far as I am aware, the lowest price for home heating oil in Ireland. One year ago, 1,000 litres of oil cost €660. Petrol and diesel prices are also decreasing.

I take this opportunity to remind the Fine Gael Party to update its website in regard to rip-off Ireland.