I seek the adjournment of Dáil Éireann under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, the current cost of oil which rose yesterday on world markets to the unprecedented level of €42 per barrel; the major difficulties that will be caused by a rise in fuel costs to industry, public transport, farming and consumers in general; and the resulting inflationary pressures that will transcend the entire economy. In view of the Government's 67% tax take on oil prices and particularly in view of the strength of the euro against the US dollar, the universal oil trading currency, I call on the Government to make a significant contribution to controlling inflation by cancelling the 5 cent per litre oil price increase provided for in the 2004 budget.
Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.
Having considered the matter, it is not in order in accordance with Standing Order 31.