Slow-moving convoys on a number of major roads across the country have brought traffic to a standstill this Tuesday morning as individuals protest over the rise in fuel prices.
The M8 is currently blocked at the Urlingford junction, with two trucks parked across the road, with tractors parked on the off-ramp.
The M6 westbound to Galway, the M3 eastbound at Navan, the M4 eastbound at Kilcock and the M7 eastbound at Kildare Village are among the roads affected.
A convoy of vehicles left the Galway plaza shortly after 7am that included trucks, vans and a number of tractors.
A slow-moving convoy saw traffic build up at the Athenry exit westbound on the M6 on Tuesday morning.
The convoy then proceeded to drive slowly westbound towards Galway city.
Delays are also being experienced around Cork city, Tullamore in Co Offaly and Portlaoise in Co Laois.
Garda involvement
An Garda Síochána said it has had limited interaction with some persons involved in publishing information about these convoys.
As the majority of the organisation of these convoys is taking place on social media platforms and messaging apps, An Garda Síochána said it could not provide accurate or detailed advice to the general public.
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) said it is not involved in the fuel price protest.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) and the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) also confirmed that they will not be taking part in an official capacity.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said that it expects to meet Government again shortly on fuel price increases. It met Tánaiste Simon Harris last week on the matter.
“[The] IFA has not ruled out protest action,” a message to some IFA members said, but said it was not part of organising the fuel price protest this Tuesday.
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Slow-moving convoys on a number of major roads across the country have brought traffic to a standstill this Tuesday morning as individuals protest over the rise in fuel prices.
The M8 is currently blocked at the Urlingford junction, with two trucks parked across the road, with tractors parked on the off-ramp.
The M6 westbound to Galway, the M3 eastbound at Navan, the M4 eastbound at Kilcock and the M7 eastbound at Kildare Village are among the roads affected.
A convoy of vehicles left the Galway plaza shortly after 7am that included trucks, vans and a number of tractors.
A slow-moving convoy saw traffic build up at the Athenry exit westbound on the M6 on Tuesday morning.
The convoy then proceeded to drive slowly westbound towards Galway city.
Delays are also being experienced around Cork city, Tullamore in Co Offaly and Portlaoise in Co Laois.
Garda involvement
An Garda Síochána said it has had limited interaction with some persons involved in publishing information about these convoys.
As the majority of the organisation of these convoys is taking place on social media platforms and messaging apps, An Garda Síochána said it could not provide accurate or detailed advice to the general public.
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) said it is not involved in the fuel price protest.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) and the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) also confirmed that they will not be taking part in an official capacity.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said that it expects to meet Government again shortly on fuel price increases. It met Tánaiste Simon Harris last week on the matter.
“[The] IFA has not ruled out protest action,” a message to some IFA members said, but said it was not part of organising the fuel price protest this Tuesday.
Read more
Road haulage association will have no involvement in fuel price protest
IFA and FCI meet with the Tánaiste on agri fuel crisis
Colm McCarthy: oil and gas prices will not return to pre-crisis levels fast
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