A Midlands-North-West MEP is calling on the Government to replicate the action taken by the French on fuel costs.

Ciaran Mullooly is warning that Ireland is now facing a full-scale rural economic crisis as hauliers, contractors and farmers unite over soaring diesel prices.


The Independent Ireland MEP claims that there is a direct threat to food production, supply chains and the wider economy.

He called for excise duty on green diesel to be scrapped in order to protect contractors.

400 contractors and hauliers attended a meeting organised by the Association of Farm Machinery Contractors over the weekend in Portlaoise on Saturday,

Ciaran Mullooly says without urgent intervention, many operators will simply not survive.

A Midlands-North-West MEP is calling on the Government to replicate the action taken by the French on fuel costs.
Ciaran Mullooly is warning that Ireland is now facing a full-scale rural economic crisis as hauliers, contractors and farmers unite over soaring diesel prices.
 The Independent Ireland MEP claims that there is a direct threat to food production, supply chains and the wider economy.
He called for excise duty on green diesel to be scrapped in order to protect contractors.
400 contractors and hauliers attended a meeting organised by the Association of Farm Machinery Contractors over the weekend in Portlaoise on Saturday,
Ciaran Mullooly says without urgent intervention, many operators will simply not survive.

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