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Statement Release: “They’re Starving Us Out” – Fuel Protest Organiser John Dallon Slams Garda Tactics and Urges Public to Contact Ministers and Opposition TDs A leading organiser of Ireland’s fuel price protests has strongly condemned what he described as heavy-handed policing at the Whitegate oil refinery, accusing the authorities...

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Fuel Demonstration Fugure John Dallon Speaks Out After Attempts to Question Taoiseach at Tullamore Show Blocked At the Tullamore Show on Sunday, principal organisers from the earlier fuel demonstrations made repeated efforts to put questions to Taoiseach Micheál Martin about fuel and related policies they say are harming ordinary people and rural Ireland. The popular one-day agricultural and livestock event at Butterfield Estate drew more than 70,000 visitors for its 35th anniversary, featuring livestock competitions, trade stands, demonstrations and family attractions. Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended and opened the show, describing it as a showcase of rural life and food production. Among those present were key figures from the April fuel protests, including contractors and farmers Christopher Duffy, James Geoghegan and John Dallon. The three were approached by many attendees for photos and supportive comments over their earlier campaign for lower fuel prices, the removal of carbon tax and other measures to ease costs at the pump. Duffy, a contractor from Castletown, Co. Meath, approached Martin calmly to ask about fuel price increases. He was quickly surrounded by Gardaí and the ministerial security detail, who pushed him back; one officer grabbed his arm and briefly detained. Duffy stated he simply wanted to question an elected representative and noted there were no signs prohibiting questions. When he asked if he was under arrest, an officer replied that he was being detained. The situation de-escalated without further incident. SnD Media caught up with John Dallon at the show. The Kildare farmer and agricultural contractor, a prominent voice during the spring demonstrations, said the Irish people must be put first. He warned that people are being let starve and run into financial difficulty by a government that has taxed them to the hilt, and that they cannot take any more of it. “The people have no choice but to go back out on the road again,” Dallon continued. He reiterated that government policies on fuel costs, taxation and related rural pressures continue to squeeze farmers, hauliers, contractors and ordinary families, and that genuine engagement is needed rather than temporary supports that later lapse. The encounters underscored a complete lack of government accountability, the ongoing frustration among many rural and working people over rising fuel and cost-of-living pressures.

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Contractor Christopher Duffy Detained Briefly while Seeking to Question Taoiseach at Tullamore Show Christopher Duffy, a contractor from Castletown, Co. Meath, and one of the principal organisers of the fuel demonstrations earlier this year, was in attendance at the Tullamore Show today and sought to put a question to Taoiseach Micheál Martin regarding fuel price increases. Duffy has consistently campaigned for the removal of the carbon tax and measures to keep fuel prices lower at the pump for Irish citizens. Throughout the day he was seen with fellow principal fuel demonstrators James Geoghegan and John Dallon. Numerous attendees approached the three men for photographs and to offer kind words in recognition of their efforts seeking reduced fuel prices. In footage from the event, Mr Duffy is seen approaching calmly and asking his question. He was then quickly surrounded by members of An Garda Síochána and the Gardaí ministerial security detail, who pushed him back. One officer physically grabbed his arm as he attempted to leave and restrained him. Mr Duffy can be heard stating that he simply wanted to ask an elected representative a question and that there had been no signs on the way in indicating questions were not permitted. He then asked: “Am I under arrest?” to which an officer replied: “You are being detained.” The situation eventually de-escalated without further incident.

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Comoros🇰🇲 government now suspends new fuel prices introduced in response to the Iran war, backing down ‌after the hikes, diesel prices by 46% and gasoline prices by 35%, prompted demonstrations and deadly clashes across the East African archipelago. "The government and President Azali (Assoumani) heard the cries of the Comorian people. There ⁠was no other solution than to listen to them. The goal is to preserve peace," Energy Minister Aboubacar Saïd Anli announces. President Azali suspended the decrees related to the fuel price hike, which were introduced on May 9, to allow for talks on the matter. Source: Reuters.

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BYC condemns the use of force against the family members of Zaheer Baloch and other peaceful protesters in the strongest terms. Today, the 11-day sit-in protest by the families of forcibly disappeared Baloch individuals was attacked by the forces when they were marching towards the Red Zone. Elderly men, women, and children were subjected to brutal violence, including live firing. Dozens of protesters were taken into custody and shifted to unknown locations. For decades, the state institutions' response to peaceful demonstrations has been violence and intimidation. The forced disappearances and genocide of the Baloch people continue, and when the families and civil society protest, they are treated with cruelty, beaten, dragged, and imprisoned. After facing severe crackdown, the protesters have reorganized and continued their protest. We urge the Baloch and Pashtun people to join the protest as soon as possible and call on the judiciary to intervene in this matter to safeguard the right to peaceful assembly of these already victimized people.
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BYC condemns the use of force against the family members of Zaheer Baloch and other peaceful protesters in the strongest terms. Today, the 11-day sit-in protest by the families of forcibly disappeared Baloch individuals was attacked by the forces when they were marching towards the Red Zone. Elderly men, women, and children were subjected to brutal violence, including live firing. Dozens of protesters were taken into custody and shifted to unknown locations. For decades, the state institutions' response to peaceful demonstrations has been violence and intimidation. The forced disappearances and genocide of the Baloch people continue, and when the families and civil society protest, they are treated with cruelty, beaten, dragged, and imprisoned. After facing severe crackdown, the protesters have reorganized and continued their protest. We urge the Baloch and Pashtun people to join the protest as soon as possible and call on the judiciary to intervene in this matter to safeguard the right to peaceful assembly of these already victimized people.

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Australian police officers violently attacked Muslims as they prayed during a peaceful protest in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with footage showing officers shoving, dragging and throwing worshippers who were trying to finish their prayers. Police escalated the protest by provoking crowds, pushing demonstrators and deploying pepper spray in an attempt to forcibly disperse widespread opposition to the visit of genocidal Israeli president Isaac Herzog. Critics say the scenes mark a dark stain on Australia, condemning the government for inviting a war criminal, unleashing violence on peaceful protesters and targeting Muslim worshippers in public prayer. The Australian National Imams Council said footage of police “heavy handedly” pushing Muslims while praying was “shocking, deeply disturbing, and entirely unacceptable”, adding that it was “outraged” and had raised urgent concerns with the NSW Police Commissioner and ministers, insisting the NSW Government and Premier Chris Minns must take responsibility and ensure accountability at the highest levels. Minns attempted to blame Muslims on national television by claiming there had been a "riot" at the time of the assault, a claim directly contradicted by video footage, as human rights organisations, community leaders and the public condemned the police actions as an unprovoked assault.
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Australian police officers violently attacked Muslims as they prayed during a peaceful protest in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with footage showing officers shoving, dragging and throwing worshippers who were trying to finish their prayers. Police escalated the protest by provoking crowds, pushing demonstrators and deploying pepper spray in an attempt to forcibly disperse widespread opposition to the visit of genocidal Israeli president Isaac Herzog. Critics say the scenes mark a dark stain on Australia, condemning the government for inviting a war criminal, unleashing violence on peaceful protesters and targeting Muslim worshippers in public prayer. The Australian National Imams Council said footage of police “heavy handedly” pushing Muslims while praying was “shocking, deeply disturbing, and entirely unacceptable”, adding that it was “outraged” and had raised urgent concerns with the NSW Police Commissioner and ministers, insisting the NSW Government and Premier Chris Minns must take responsibility and ensure accountability at the highest levels. Minns attempted to blame Muslims on national television by claiming there had been a "riot" at the time of the assault, a claim directly contradicted by video footage, as human rights organisations, community leaders and the public condemned the police actions as an unprovoked assault.

Middle East Eye

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Dawn of Disruption: Nationwide Fuel Protest Convoy Set to Paralyse Dublin Traffic in 'Peaceful but Massive Demonstration' Motorists across Ireland are being warned of significant delays in and around Dublin on Tuesday as thousands of hauliers, farmers, construction workers and support vehicles converge on the capital in a nationwide fuel-price protest. Organisers have released an updated convoy plan calling for a coordinated, peaceful demonstration starting at dawn, of which details at the end of this report. The running order will place recovery trucks at the front, followed by hauliers, buses, farmers, construction vehicles, vans and rear breakdown support. Christopher Duffy, a leading voice for the protest movement, told SnD Media the action is a last resort: “Businesses are to the wall and are going to go out of business. People are really struggling now and it’s just not feasible to survive.” The core demand is to cut fuel prices to €1 per litre for green diesel and €1.70 for white. We spoke with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín this evening who described the protests as “organic” and accused the government of “taxing the people out of business and leaving them in a situation where they cannot put food on the table.” He added: “Fuel is not a luxury and should stop being taxed as such. The government must sit down and sort this out.” Motorists have been urged to plan alternative routes or delay non-essential travel completely tomorrow especially into Dublin. Organisers say the protest will remain peaceful and unfortunately static at times due to the shear volume of vehicles involved across the country.
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Dawn of Disruption: Nationwide Fuel Protest Convoy Set to Paralyse Dublin Traffic in 'Peaceful but Massive Demonstration' Motorists across Ireland are being warned of significant delays in and around Dublin on Tuesday as thousands of hauliers, farmers, construction workers and support vehicles converge on the capital in a nationwide fuel-price protest. Organisers have released an updated convoy plan calling for a coordinated, peaceful demonstration starting at dawn, of which details at the end of this report. The running order will place recovery trucks at the front, followed by hauliers, buses, farmers, construction vehicles, vans and rear breakdown support. Christopher Duffy, a leading voice for the protest movement, told SnD Media the action is a last resort: “Businesses are to the wall and are going to go out of business. People are really struggling now and it’s just not feasible to survive.” The core demand is to cut fuel prices to €1 per litre for green diesel and €1.70 for white. We spoke with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín this evening who described the protests as “organic” and accused the government of “taxing the people out of business and leaving them in a situation where they cannot put food on the table.” He added: “Fuel is not a luxury and should stop being taxed as such. The government must sit down and sort this out.” Motorists have been urged to plan alternative routes or delay non-essential travel completely tomorrow especially into Dublin. Organisers say the protest will remain peaceful and unfortunately static at times due to the shear volume of vehicles involved across the country.

SnDMedia

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The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Tamaklo, has revealed that the Minister of Energy has held a stakeholder meeting with major oil distributors and producers, where it was agreed that the Tema Oil Refinery will continue selling fuel to distributors at the old price to help mitigate rising fuel prices. He also revealed that the Minister of Finance has agreed to suspend the GH¢1 petroleum levy for October as part of efforts to reduce fuel prices. [🎥: TV3 Ghana]
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The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Tamaklo, has revealed that the Minister of Energy has held a stakeholder meeting with major oil distributors and producers, where it was agreed that the Tema Oil Refinery will continue selling fuel to distributors at the old price to help mitigate rising fuel prices. He also revealed that the Minister of Finance has agreed to suspend the GH¢1 petroleum levy for October as part of efforts to reduce fuel prices. [🎥: TV3 Ghana]

SIKAOFFICIAL🦍

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Heated Exchange with Gardaí at Tullamore Show as Farmer Confronts Ministers Over Rural Policy Concerns A tense confrontation unfolded at the Tullamore Show today when farmer James Conway publicly challenged government ministers who declined to answer his questions on a range of issues he argues are harming rural Ireland. Mr Conway, who organises a monthly Homesteaders Hoolie on his farm and hosts a podcast with Silent Majority Media, had signalled the previous day that he planned to ring a bell and press ministers for accountability. His frustration was evident as ministers refused to engage. In this clip circulating from the event, Conways bell can be heard ringing and can be heard addressing members of An Garda Síochána with the remarks: “It’s all about the farmers today, no young lads to drag out of a tractor,” and “it’s a grand hat, better than yours, at least I didn’t have to bate anyone to get it.” The comments referenced the historical fuel demonstrations in April, which Conway characterised as involving peaceful protesters who were beaten and pepper-sprayed by gardaí. The incident occurred against the backdrop of the large agricultural show, which drew substantial crowds and featured political attendees including Irelands Prime Minister Michael Martin and agricultural Minister Martin Heydon. Conway has positioned himself as a vocal critic of policies he believes are undermining farming communities and rural life. No official response from the ministers or An Garda Síochána to the specific exchange was immediately available.
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Heated Exchange with Gardaí at Tullamore Show as Farmer Confronts Ministers Over Rural Policy Concerns A tense confrontation unfolded at the Tullamore Show today when farmer James Conway publicly challenged government ministers who declined to answer his questions on a range of issues he argues are harming rural Ireland. Mr Conway, who organises a monthly Homesteaders Hoolie on his farm and hosts a podcast with Silent Majority Media, had signalled the previous day that he planned to ring a bell and press ministers for accountability. His frustration was evident as ministers refused to engage. In this clip circulating from the event, Conways bell can be heard ringing and can be heard addressing members of An Garda Síochána with the remarks: “It’s all about the farmers today, no young lads to drag out of a tractor,” and “it’s a grand hat, better than yours, at least I didn’t have to bate anyone to get it.” The comments referenced the historical fuel demonstrations in April, which Conway characterised as involving peaceful protesters who were beaten and pepper-sprayed by gardaí. The incident occurred against the backdrop of the large agricultural show, which drew substantial crowds and featured political attendees including Irelands Prime Minister Michael Martin and agricultural Minister Martin Heydon. Conway has positioned himself as a vocal critic of policies he believes are undermining farming communities and rural life. No official response from the ministers or An Garda Síochána to the specific exchange was immediately available.

SnDMedia

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Large protests alongside clashes with security forces in Syrias Deirezzor, Raqqah and Hassakeh provinces. Outraged by the Syrian government announcing another government mandated increase of fuel prices - right before the winter season as people are about to restock their fuel supplies. The protests began small with small groups blocking the M4 highway to prevent oil tankers from driving across Syria which then escalated as the protests quickly grew bigger and government officials began to intervene; deploying MOI forces there which prompted the protestors to open fire on the MOI forces. A government delegation also arrived there - with a large motorcade of US made luxury vehicles - which fuelled the anger of the protesters further. Additional price increases are expected - higher fuel prices will affect every consumer good in Syria; especially bread prices are to be watched and could dramatically affect the current social climate.
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Large protests alongside clashes with security forces in Syrias Deirezzor, Raqqah and Hassakeh provinces. Outraged by the Syrian government announcing another government mandated increase of fuel prices - right before the winter season as people are about to restock their fuel supplies. The protests began small with small groups blocking the M4 highway to prevent oil tankers from driving across Syria which then escalated as the protests quickly grew bigger and government officials began to intervene; deploying MOI forces there which prompted the protestors to open fire on the MOI forces. A government delegation also arrived there - with a large motorcade of US made luxury vehicles - which fuelled the anger of the protesters further. Additional price increases are expected - higher fuel prices will affect every consumer good in Syria; especially bread prices are to be watched and could dramatically affect the current social climate.

Scharo Bajalan

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Dangote Refinery is trending because, Aliko Dangote's refinery has started selling Petrol to the public. But, NNPC will be the exclusive buyers. - Monopoly achieved ? The Vice President of Dangote Refinery hinted that should any sabotage arise, and no one buys from them, they will not hesitate to export out of Nigeria, just how they export their diesel and jet fuel. This is was yesterday, when the refinery was yet to reach an agreement with NNPCL. But, now NNPC have reached an agreement with Dangote to supply him crude in Naira. And this month the refinery will supply them 25million litres of fuel, and 30million next month. The refinery is expected to produce 650k barrels per day. But NNPC failed to provide them enough crude oil, which resulted to the delay in commencement of their operation. NNPC being exclusive buyers means that, they will reach an agreement with Dangote prompting them to only purchase PMS from Dangote for an agreed period of time. And, understanding that NNPC is in serious international debt with no international supplier willing to supply them Petrol. - One can arguably say that Dangote has gotten what he wanted, and is on course to secure Oil Monopoly. Recall that in July NNPC accused Dangote of seeking oil monopoly with poor fuel quality. Which frustrated him to to opt out of building a steel plant and suggesting that Dangote Refinery was up for sale. This morning Aliko Dangote used the opportunity to show Nigerians that the real color of quality fuel is "colorless", like water. And he assured Nigerians that, this is what they will be getting from his refinery, unlike the bad product that has been circulating the country for nearly three decades. Assuring Nigerians that their vechicles will last longer, and the environment will be safer. Dangote refinery will be the first refinery to work in Nigeria since 1996. Yet, Nigerians are saying it's not enough. That to properly combat the now natural fuel shortage, FG should allow independent suppliers to give NNPC competition.
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Dangote Refinery is trending because, Aliko Dangote's refinery has started selling Petrol to the public. But, NNPC will be the exclusive buyers. - Monopoly achieved ? The Vice President of Dangote Refinery hinted that should any sabotage arise, and no one buys from them, they will not hesitate to export out of Nigeria, just how they export their diesel and jet fuel. This is was yesterday, when the refinery was yet to reach an agreement with NNPCL. But, now NNPC have reached an agreement with Dangote to supply him crude in Naira. And this month the refinery will supply them 25million litres of fuel, and 30million next month. The refinery is expected to produce 650k barrels per day. But NNPC failed to provide them enough crude oil, which resulted to the delay in commencement of their operation. NNPC being exclusive buyers means that, they will reach an agreement with Dangote prompting them to only purchase PMS from Dangote for an agreed period of time. And, understanding that NNPC is in serious international debt with no international supplier willing to supply them Petrol. - One can arguably say that Dangote has gotten what he wanted, and is on course to secure Oil Monopoly. Recall that in July NNPC accused Dangote of seeking oil monopoly with poor fuel quality. Which frustrated him to to opt out of building a steel plant and suggesting that Dangote Refinery was up for sale. This morning Aliko Dangote used the opportunity to show Nigerians that the real color of quality fuel is "colorless", like water. And he assured Nigerians that, this is what they will be getting from his refinery, unlike the bad product that has been circulating the country for nearly three decades. Assuring Nigerians that their vechicles will last longer, and the environment will be safer. Dangote refinery will be the first refinery to work in Nigeria since 1996. Yet, Nigerians are saying it's not enough. That to properly combat the now natural fuel shortage, FG should allow independent suppliers to give NNPC competition.

Trending Explained

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Syrian protesters have begun blockading oil routes as fuel unrest escalates Protesters are now blocking roads used to transport crude oil across eastern Syria, preventing tanker convoys from reaching refineries as demonstrations over soaring fuel prices enter a second day. The unrest has spread across Hasakah, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Aleppo, Idlib and Hama, with major roads blocked and tires burned. Reuters now describes the demonstrations as the most widespread protests in Syria since the fall of Assad.
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Syrian protesters have begun blockading oil routes as fuel unrest escalates Protesters are now blocking roads used to transport crude oil across eastern Syria, preventing tanker convoys from reaching refineries as demonstrations over soaring fuel prices enter a second day. The unrest has spread across Hasakah, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Aleppo, Idlib and Hama, with major roads blocked and tires burned. Reuters now describes the demonstrations as the most widespread protests in Syria since the fall of Assad.

DD Geopolitics

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Fuel Crisis Meeting in Manorhamilton Erupts as Speaker Sums Up National Frustration Hundreds of locals packed Bee Park Community Centre in Manorhamilton this evening for an emergency public meeting on Ireland’s spiralling fuel costs, the latest in a series of grassroots gatherings highlighting the anger of farmers, hauliers, contractors and ordinary motorists. Organised amid mounting pressure on the government to tackle diesel and petrol prices, the Leitrim event followed a similarly packed meeting in Portlaoise last weekend that drew more than 400 people demanding immediate relief. The mood was raw and determined. Attendees voiced fears that rising fuel bills are pushing rural businesses and families to breaking point, with many blaming the carbon tax and what they see as a disconnect between Dublin policymakers and the realities of life outside the capital. Christopher Duffy, a vocal campaigner who has helped organise the meetings, took the microphone and delivered what many in the room described as a powerful summary of the frustration felt across Ireland. In a speech captured on video and widely shared on social media, Duffy told the crowd: “We have a government that will wave any flag bar the Irish flag. They’re waving free Palestine flags-by the time we’re finished they will be waving free Dublin flags. We’re locking her down.” His words drew strong applause and nods of agreement from the audience, many of them men in work jackets and hi-vis vests who had come straight from farms, trucks or building sites. The reference to “locking her down” was understood by those present as a call for coordinated protest action, potentially bringing parts of Dublin or key infrastructure to a standstill, if the government fails to act. The meeting, which had been publicised in the days leading up to Easter weekend, was one of the final planned gatherings in the current wave of fuel protests. Organisers had urged hauliers, contractors and motorists from across the northwest to attend and “have their say”. Similar events in recent weeks have seen growing numbers turning out, with speakers repeatedly calling for the immediate suspension or removal of the carbon tax on fuel to protect jobs and keep rural Ireland moving. Campaigners argue that without urgent intervention, small farms and transport businesses face collapse. As the meeting ended, the message from Manorhamilton rang out loud and clear: Ireland’s fuel crisis has reached boiling point. Ordinary citizens are no longer prepared to stay silent. Final plans are now being prepared for Tuesday’s national shutdown.
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Fuel Crisis Meeting in Manorhamilton Erupts as Speaker Sums Up National Frustration Hundreds of locals packed Bee Park Community Centre in Manorhamilton this evening for an emergency public meeting on Ireland’s spiralling fuel costs, the latest in a series of grassroots gatherings highlighting the anger of farmers, hauliers, contractors and ordinary motorists. Organised amid mounting pressure on the government to tackle diesel and petrol prices, the Leitrim event followed a similarly packed meeting in Portlaoise last weekend that drew more than 400 people demanding immediate relief. The mood was raw and determined. Attendees voiced fears that rising fuel bills are pushing rural businesses and families to breaking point, with many blaming the carbon tax and what they see as a disconnect between Dublin policymakers and the realities of life outside the capital. Christopher Duffy, a vocal campaigner who has helped organise the meetings, took the microphone and delivered what many in the room described as a powerful summary of the frustration felt across Ireland. In a speech captured on video and widely shared on social media, Duffy told the crowd: “We have a government that will wave any flag bar the Irish flag. They’re waving free Palestine flags-by the time we’re finished they will be waving free Dublin flags. We’re locking her down.” His words drew strong applause and nods of agreement from the audience, many of them men in work jackets and hi-vis vests who had come straight from farms, trucks or building sites. The reference to “locking her down” was understood by those present as a call for coordinated protest action, potentially bringing parts of Dublin or key infrastructure to a standstill, if the government fails to act. The meeting, which had been publicised in the days leading up to Easter weekend, was one of the final planned gatherings in the current wave of fuel protests. Organisers had urged hauliers, contractors and motorists from across the northwest to attend and “have their say”. Similar events in recent weeks have seen growing numbers turning out, with speakers repeatedly calling for the immediate suspension or removal of the carbon tax on fuel to protect jobs and keep rural Ireland moving. Campaigners argue that without urgent intervention, small farms and transport businesses face collapse. As the meeting ended, the message from Manorhamilton rang out loud and clear: Ireland’s fuel crisis has reached boiling point. Ordinary citizens are no longer prepared to stay silent. Final plans are now being prepared for Tuesday’s national shutdown.

SnDMedia

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