Irish truckers are once again set to take action against rising fuel prices and have announced a plan to put Dublin on 'complete lockdown’ next month.
The Irish Truckers and Haulage Association have organised the protest for Monday, April 11.
They have set out a list of demands for the Government warning that they will stay for “as long as it takes” until their demands are agreed.
The group claims they have agreed to camp out for up to two weeks with an organising page on social media advising protesters to bring “food and refreshments”.
The six demands the truckers want from the Government are listed as follows:
Petrol Capped @ €1.10 Per Litre
Diesel Capped @ €1.20 Per Litre
Green Diesel Capped @ 65c Per Litre
Home Heating Capped @ 65c Per Litre. These figures are inclusive of VAT and are for everyone at home and at the pump!
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“Dublin will be in complete lockdown and for as long as it takes until our demands are agreed upon by Government!” the Irish Truckers and Hauliers Association Against Fuel Prices said in a Facebook post.
They continued: “We have picked Monday the 11th as it will not interfere with school kids getting to and from School. This will also allow for Bus Operators to attend.
“We would advise if you have an appointment in Dublin that week that you reschedule where possible. For those making essential journeys please give extra travel time.
“We will have no spokesperson as we want The Nation to be addressed on this matter.
“You will see people and vehicles from all sectors and organisations as well as Individual member of the public. From Farmers, Fishing Operators, Truckers & Hauliers, Taxis, Busses, Nurses & Private Care Workers, Builders, Plant Operators and so on.
“We ask you all to show support.”
In the comments of the post, they added: “When we reach our destination we will stop, lock up and not move for as long as it take.
“If it takes 2 weeks we have all agreed to stay!!!! We will need food and refreshments also !!
“Calling on local shops and resteraunts (sic) to support us.”
The truckers group have been calling for lower fuel prices since last November, when the capital was brought to standstill with convoys arriving from all over Ireland.
They also caused traffic chaos when they last protested in December, shutting down parts of the Port Tunnel in Dublin for several hours.
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