Irish Fuel Protests.

[Neiler]

So at the moment here - there is a national Wildcat Fuel Protest over here.

Farmers, haulers, Construction workers etc have moved away away from the recognised Unions who negotiate with Dublin and essentially caused massive social disruption - they have blockaded the centre of Dublin meaning that you cant access or cross the river from the many arteries essentially closing down Dublin City Centre.
There are Convoys of tractors, trucks Plant machinery going up all the major motor protests, stopping people getting to work, health appointments etc.

While there are blockades of tractors, trucks and plant machinery at Ports and Oil refinaries meaning fuel trucks cant collect fuel for the forecourts and Munster in particualr seem to be staring to be caught short.

Essentially the protesters want a cap on the price of Petrol and Diesel for their industries - a huge amount is taken in tax her eon the price of fuel and the Government are refusing to deal with widespread protestors.

Its day 3 today and action on both sides seems to be escalating and disorder and civil disobedience is on the increase.

As of this morning the Government have called in the army to clear the blockade at the oil refineries while the Gardai (Police) are looking to Enforce and mobilise.

Its all getting a bit over here and an end to the stand off is just a matte rof time.

People walk with luggage past heavy traffic on Dublin's M50

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

www.bbc.com

 

[Pootsy]

I hear we're doing the same up in the North tomorrow.

 

[Tipp blue]

So at the moment here - there is a national Wildcat Fuel Protest over here.

Farmers, haulers, Construction workers etc have moved away away from the recognised Unions who negotiate with Dublin and essentially caused massive social disruption - they have blockaded the centre of Dublin meaning that you cant access or cross the river from the many arteries essentially closing down Dublin City Centre.
There are Convoys of tractors, trucks Plant machinery going up all the major motor protests, stopping people getting to work, health appointments etc.

While there are blockades of tractors, trucks and plant machinery at Ports and Oil refinaries meaning fuel trucks cant collect fuel for the forecourts and Munster in particualr seem to be staring to be caught short.

Essentially the protesters want a cap on the price of Petrol and Diesel for their industries - a huge amount is taken in tax her eon the price of fuel and the Government are refusing to deal with widespread protestors.

Its day 3 today and action on both sides seems to be escalating and disorder and civil disobedience is on the increase.

As of this morning the Government have called in the army to clear the blockade at the oil refineries while the Gardai (Police) are looking to Enforce and mobilise.

Its all getting a bit over here and an end to the stand off is just a matte rof time.

People walk with luggage past heavy traffic on Dublin's M50

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

www.bbc.com

The fact that the governments first call was to the army and not to the protest organizers is a scandal, It's not difficult for the government to considerably lower the cost of fuel given almost 65% of the price is tax, and another 5 cent a litre carbon tax about to be added in May. I'm not sure i agree with blocking up the roads a better protest would be a strike by hauliers just don't do anything, it wouldn't take long for government to engage.

 

[Tipp blue]

 

[toffee82]

 

[dublinbluenose]

Irish fash all over this.

 

[Prevenger17]

Irish fash all over this.

There's videos and online posts throwing all sorts of things in there, anger at trans and WHO and that sort of thing. I'm sure there are plenty of legitimate protestors, but I suspect there are a few bad actors in there who are itching for a fight.

 

[IrishBlue2022]

The only thing worse than a blockade of tractors must be getting stuck behind a convoy of tractors on their way to a blockade. Some major road rage there.

 

[Neiler]

The fact that the governments first call was to the army and not to the protest organizers is a scandal, It's not difficult for the government to considerably lower the cost of fuel given almost 65% of the price is tax, and another 5 cent a litre carbon tax about to be added in May. I'm not sure i agree with blocking up the roads a better protest would be a strike by hauliers just don't do anything, it wouldn't take long for government to engage.

Its a weired response in my opinion mate and the second time in recent years they have lost control of conutry.

They seem caught between hoping thi swill pass, allowing protest while wanting to be seen to talk tough - all leading to inertia and inaction and now we are seeing esclation and panic buying and pumps.

As someone said above - i think there are other forces at play here and being played out on this issue.

 

[skucksy]

So at the moment here - there is a national Wildcat Fuel Protest over here.

Farmers, haulers, Construction workers etc have moved away away from the recognised Unions who negotiate with Dublin and essentially caused massive social disruption - they have blockaded the centre of Dublin meaning that you cant access or cross the river from the many arteries essentially closing down Dublin City Centre.
There are Convoys of tractors, trucks Plant machinery going up all the major motor protests, stopping people getting to work, health appointments etc.

While there are blockades of tractors, trucks and plant machinery at Ports and Oil refinaries meaning fuel trucks cant collect fuel for the forecourts and Munster in particualr seem to be staring to be caught short.

Essentially the protesters want a cap on the price of Petrol and Diesel for their industries - a huge amount is taken in tax her eon the price of fuel and the Government are refusing to deal with widespread protestors.

Its day 3 today and action on both sides seems to be escalating and disorder and civil disobedience is on the increase.

As of this morning the Government have called in the army to clear the blockade at the oil refineries while the Gardai (Police) are looking to Enforce and mobilise.

Its all getting a bit over here and an end to the stand off is just a matte rof time.

People walk with luggage past heavy traffic on Dublin's M50

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

www.bbc.com

Fair play to them for standing up. Worked with many Irish folk and they’re tough so and sos.

 

[chrismpw]

I wish the english were like this ... but instead the Normans broke us and we've been subservient to the wants and needs of the establishment ever since.

 

[Bryan+]

Fair play to them for standing up. Worked with many Irish folk and they’re tough so and sos.

Aye exactly. The English are too busy painting roundabouts to care about economics.

 

[brooklyn blue]

No fuel in a lot of places here in connemara,those that have are only allowing €30 per car..

 

[Prevenger17]

No fuel in a lot of places here in connemara,those that have are only allowing €30 per car..

Yeah, hearing a lot of shortages happening rurally. I topped up my tank a few days ago, I don't drive a huge amount because I'm only learning so will hopefully last

 

[dublinbluenose]

Just to say, these protests are not and have not been about fuel, or the price of it.

99.9% of farmers are farming away during the busiest time in farming.

None of the MANY farmers representative bodies are involved.

The only talking points I've heard involve Ukrainians and IPAS Centres.

Some essential reading:

Who is funding the fuel protest's online campaign?

Political mobilisation does not scale "spontaneously", and, once that fire is lit, there is no controlling what it burns.

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