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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Measures for people at the pumps

Summary

Deputy Hearne criticises the Government for helping investor and developer funds but not ordinary people facing fuel costs. After some interruption, the Tánaiste says a package will be announced on Tuesday to help those under pressure at the pumps while preserving flexibility.

The Government had no problem giving back cuts to investor funds and developer funds in the budget but it will not give them to people who need the money.

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Simon Harris The Tánaiste Fine Gael

I am trying to have a substantive conversation with the Deputy's deputy leader about energy.

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That was a substantive point.

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Simon Harris The Tánaiste Fine Gael

I am acting in good faith and saying I want to work with people, and Deputy Hearne is just shouting at me.

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I am not shouting. I am making-----

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Simon Harris The Tánaiste Fine Gael

But the Deputy is interrupting me, and that is his choice.

We will bring forward a package on Tuesday that will endeavour to target measures at those most in need and assist those feeling the pressure at the pumps. However, the package will also have to be done in a way that provides flexibility for this country to adapt to the unknown.

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