Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

Turf-cutting is part of the rural Irish psyche and tradition. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate at the earliest opportunity on alternative energy sources. Such a debate would be timely. I cannot understand why diesel prices have increased to such an extent, with one pump in the midlands charging €1.45 per litre. This represents an astronomical annual price increase. Something is wrong. Many good suggestions could come forward from a debate on alternative energy sources. There is no doubt the situation that obtains in regard to the cost of food, oil and other consumer goods is driven by greed. This House would make a major contribution to the issue by having an early debate.

I second the amendment to the Order of Business as proposed by Senator Boyle.