Pearse Doherty: “There can be no increase in the price of petrol and diesel while the Dáil is in recess and Government ministers are away…”

There is no way that Sinn Féin will stand by and allow that to happen when these fuels prices are increased.

The Government must act now to protect people at the pumps by extending these cuts until a review on Budget Day and ensuring that no additional pressure is placed on households already struggling with the cost of living.

I believe it is unacceptable and I rightly believe there will be protests if that is the case.

Last week, Electric Ireland raised their prices, and there wasn't a peep out of you in Government"