John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

We have not had one since the new Taoiseach took office and a new array of Ministers are now in office dealing with economic matters. I wish to place particular emphasis on price increases, as mentioned by Senator Coghlan, especially fuel costs. In Government the Green Party is against reducing excise on fuel but this is regrettable. The Government has capitalised to an unfair degree on the increase in fuel costs in recent months and it would be opportune for consideration to be given to this.