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have heard the contributions from the Members opposite. Every single Member of this House agreed to the recess. There was not one person who objected to it, just for the record of the Dáil and so people listening will know. To be clear, we are here today … excise increases on petrol and diesel do not go ahead next week or in October. There is a single financial resolution before the House today. The time allocated for debate, one hour, is exactly the same as we had for four previous financial resolutions in March and April

capable of changing with them. Despite some easing in global prices in recent days, international energy markets remain exceptionally volatile. Nobody in this House knows with certainty where the price of oil will be in November. Nobody knows where it will be in January. Nobody knows what geopolitical … towards greater energy independence for the future. That is what this resolution is about and is why I commend the resolution to the House. It is unusual enough for the Dáil to be recalled during a period of recess but it also happens to be recalled

cost of car ownership has become a political football. Not alone are energy costs high but Government decisions on the cost of groceries, housing, the inadequacy of public and active transport and the lack of a real right to remote work have unleashed acute financial pressures that households … without a vision to tackle inequality and build a more equal society to support those in disadvantage, in energy arrears and in a housing crisis. The Tánaiste is hearing from people around Ireland. He knows this. They cannot afford to cover the basics. They are facing high rents

purposes of taking a financial resolution. The business of today's special sitting is confined to the financial resolution unless the House otherwise orders. I call on the Chief Whip to move the proposal in relation to the arrangements for today's business, please

prices, but it can control how exposed we are when these shocks happen and it absolutely can control the crises facing us in housing, health, disability and social care. After years of record surpluses, there is no excuse for people to be left this vulnerable. We need

Alice in Wonderland stuff. The cost-of-living crisis goes far beyond the price at the pump. The ever-increasing cost of housing, groceries, childcare and electricity has made paying for the basics a nightmare in this country. A constituent recently contacted me to share her struggles

have told the Government this. It has added up to €400 to electricity costs for householders. They have told the Government it is houses versus tech and the Government has chosen tech. The Government has an open-door policy for billion-dollar companies like the data centres

costs increase yet again. Why not look at solar energy and continue the roll-out of solar panels? They should be on every house, industrial premises, school and shed in Ireland. Tonight, not one bulb will be lit using energy from the Irish Sea. A planning application

away. I say this in case there is any doubt about the ambition and vision of those on this side of the House. Taxation is essential for the provision of public services but it must be appropriate, fair and used effectively. Opportunities must be taken and I have