Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the President for showing regard for the Second House.

Will the Leader arrange a debate on the controversy of petrol-stretching and diesel-laundering? We have known about the latter for a long time and the activities of certain people in Border areas in this regard. I have never understood why there is not a greater detection of this fraudulent activity which is causing mayhem. Many people’s car engines have been destroyed by petrol-stretching, a process that sees kerosene blended into petrol. Last night there was a public meeting in Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon town on the matter.

Coming to Dublin today, when I needed to get diesel, I would not get it at an under-cost outlet. Distributors of good quality fuel should erect signs outside their premises stating they have guaranteed quality petrol and diesel. They should check the supplies they are getting in to ensure they are above reproach and are from national fuel companies with international reputations.