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Dáil drive for cheaper petrol
23.04.12
INISHOWEN motorists
could soon benefit from cheaper petrol and diesel if
the Government backs a Fianna Fáil Bill due to be
debated in the Dáil this week.
The Motorists Emergency Relief Bill, to be published
tomorrow, would result in an immediate reduction of
5 cent a litre in petrol and diesel costs.
Deputy Charlie McConalogue said: “If this
legislation is passed it will bring immediate relief
to thousands of motorists, farmers and small
businesses across Co Donegal. People feel they are
being squeezed from every angle at the moment and
the rapidly rising cost of fuel is just another cost
they simply cannot afford. |
An instant reduction of
5 cent at the pumps would make a significant impact
on household budgets.
“The Fianna Fáil proposal also calls for a review of
fuel prices every three months instead of the
current system of annual reviews. It doesn’t make
any sense to only have a review of fuel prices once
a year at budget time, when the cost of oil on world
markets is changing all the time."
The Gleneely-based TD added: |
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Deputy Charlie McConalogue. |
“The rising cost of
fuel is crippling so many families and small
businesses in Co Donegal and instead of taking any
action to alleviate this pressure the Government
made things worse by a 2% hike in VAT this year.
"I am urging local Government TDs Joe McHugh and
Minister Dinny McGinley to support the Fianna Fáil
legislation this week and bring about some much
needed relief for Donegal motorists. It will help
boost consumer confidence and will have a positive
impact on the economy.” |
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