The Tánaiste says the government want to support key parts of the Irish economy as the fuel crisis continues to strangle the country.

The comments from Simon Harris come as public meetings for farmers and hauliers to discuss rising fuel prices are expected to take place locally in this region over Easter Weekend.

It's being reported that a major meeting is being planned for Manorhamilton on Easter Saturday.


Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 percent in recent weeks and the IFA says recent excise cuts of just five cents, barely make a dent.

The Tánaiste and Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon met with farm and Contractor representatives last night.

Speaking to Ocean FM Simon Harris says the government aware of the pressure that the fuel crisis is putting people under.

The T&aacute;naiste says the government want to support key parts of the Irish economy as the fuel crisis continues to strangle the country.
The comments from Simon Harris come as public meetings for farmers and hauliers to discuss rising fuel prices are expected to take place locally in this region over Easter Weekend.
It's being reported that a major meeting is being planned for Manorhamilton on Easter Saturday.
 Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 percent in recent weeks and the IFA says recent excise cuts of just five cents, barely make a dent.
The T&aacute;naiste and Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon met with farm and Contractor representatives last night.
Speaking to Ocean FM Simon Harris says the government aware of the pressure that the fuel crisis is putting people under.

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