National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Dail Éireann — 2026-03-25
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Peter 'Chap' Cleere (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

I welcome the opportunity to speak on the measures announced by the Government to address the ongoing fuel and energy cost crisis, which continues to place real and sustained pressure on households, families and businesses right across the country.
I cannot but comment on the pure hypocrisy of Sinn Féin on the far side of the House, whose previous speakers unanimously opposed last night’s motion to help families and businesses right across the country. Last Thursday in this Chamber, the deputy leader of Sinn Féin called for a 20 cent reduction in excise duty. Last night he and his colleagues voted against a 22 cent excise duty reduction. It is all spin and bluster.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-25