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Fuel protest convoy heads for Dublin

Apr 7, 2026 07:43
By Shannonside News
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Fuel protest convoy heads for Dublin

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says today's protest is no surprise.

Motorists from all over the country are driving towards Dublin this morning to join a huge convoy protesting over rising fuel costs.

'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group says trucks, tractors, vans, buses, cars, farmers, hauliers, fishermen, construction workers and families are all on the move - with O’Connell Street the main focal point for supporters and speakers throughout the day.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says today's protest is no surprise.

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He says everyone's affected by rising energy costs and today's protestors are calling for the removal of carbon tax, and further reductions for excise duty on fuel.

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