Group Behind National Fuel Protests Meeting In Westmeath This Weekend

Blockades on Birr's Roscrea Road during the protests earlier this year,

'The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest' group will meet in Moate on Sunday evening.

The group behind the fuel protests that brought parts of the country to a standstill will be meeting in Westmeath this weekend.

It comes as hauliers are warning current prices are unsustainable.

'The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest' group is hosting a meeting at the Well in Moate on Sunday evening at 5.30pm.

The Government has indicated cuts to fuel excise duty could be extended beyond November.

However Tanaiste Simon Harris insists the State will not be held to ransom by threats of further action.

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