The Fianna Fail TD admits more clarity was needed on Government on the issue.
A Longford-Westmeath TD is admitting the Justice Minister could have been clearer in communicating the Defence Forces role in the fuel protests.
They aided in additional support with protestors, and clearing vehicles causing blockades at fuel depots at the request of Gardai.
Online misinformation also spread about their involvement.
Fianna Fail rep and Minister of State at the Department of Finance Robert Troy says it was also a key factor:
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