Peadar Tóibín: “These excise hikes must be halted or things will become unaffordable for many dependent on vehicles for work and life.”

Given the current price trajectory for fuel, any efforts to jack up excise on petrol and diesel by 27c and 32c in September will be opposed by Aontú.

The reason why we have an extension, and it's only an extension for a month, is because the Government is fearful that during the summer they will see a similar people power exercise.

The drug must be reimbursed now for sufferers in desperate need.

The key issue remains. Ireland is an excessively expensive country for energy. It is bad for families, it is bad for business, and it is bad for farmers.