Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called on the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris to immediately invite representatives of protesting farmers, contractors and hauliers into Government Buildings today to address their concerns. Mr Mullooly said the failure to engage has fuelled anger on the ground, with tractors once again taking to the roads across Ireland as businesses struggle to survive rising fuel costs. Mr Mullooly warned that despite recent easing in global tensions, energy disruption is set to continue in the short and medium term. Prices will remain volatile and unpredictable, and the pressure on farmers, contractors and families will continue,” he said. “Many people, particularly older people, rely on home heating oil and cannot afford to upgrade their systems,” he said.

Source: The Herald April 08, 2026 18:00 UTC