Hundreds of truckers have descended on Dublin as part of massive protests against fuel prices.
Large convoys of trucks, busses, tractors, vans, and commercial vehicles started making their way down busy motorways early on Wednesday.
The protest has led to major traffic disruption as heavy delays have been reported across the capital.
Kildare Street and Moleworth Street are currently closed off to traffic and diversions are in place.
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So why are truckers protesting fuel prices?
The average fuel prices for petrol and diesel are at a record high in Ireland.
The average price for unleaded petrol now stands at 172.6 cents per litre in the State, with the average price of diesel now at 163.3 cents per litre.
These figures equate to a 27% increase in petrol and a 28% increase in the price of diesel fuel compared to this time last year, according to AA Ireland.
The current prices are the highest since The AA started recording the figures in 1991.
The protest is "for the people of Ireland, we are all suffering, some more than others," according to the Irish Truckers and Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices, which is behind the protest.
The group said in a statement: "This protest is for lower fuel costs at the pump and at home.
"We want lower costs and lower taxes, rebates are no good. We want the government to address the nation on this cause.
"This is for the people of Ireland, for our future and for our kids.
"If we don't get a change a lot of small operators will be out of business sooner than you think.
"If we don't get an answer we will be back in bigger numbers for a week before Christmas. We want a peaceful protest and no trouble, if you plan to cause trouble stay at home.
"We will have no spokespeople as like the last time they were told to back off. We are the people of Ireland you need to address us as a whole."
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