Fuel Prices
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-28
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Tony McCormack (FF), Offaly

They are being left behind. The companies and businesses I spoke about previously, which have fleets of vans and taxis, which rely on vehicles and fuel to power their business, are being left behind. Looking beyond the immediate pressures, there are also broader concerns about competitiveness. If energy and fuel costs remain elevated, many SMEs will struggle to remain competitive, particularly when compared with businesses in other jurisdictions which may have lower operating costs or greater state support. Will the Minister of State outline what longer term measures are being considered to protect the competitiveness of Irish SMEs, especially in energy-intensive sectors like retail and hospitality? How will the Government ensure that small businesses are supported not just to survive this period but remain viable in the future?

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Sitting date: 2026-04-28