I welcome confirmation of an intervention to address rising fuel costs. This is critical for diesel, petrol and home heating oil in particular. Our motorists, businesses, householders and hauliers need support and need intervention. I know it is being finalised at present and the Tánaiste cannot reveal the details today. I ask that it be brought in place as early as possible next week after the Cabinet meeting. As we know, the country has battled inflation in recent years and we have managed to get it under control, down to 2.2% last year, which is very welcome. As we know, fuel costs ultimately affect everyday items in a shopping basket and we have to ensure that does not happen. That is why it is critical that these supports are brought to bear as soon as possible. I ask that they be as broadly based as possible and implemented once they are agreed early next week.

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