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Pearse Doherty: “We're looking for the Government to finally listen and to act, and the only way these increases can be stopped is a…”

On the recordAugust 25, 2026
We're looking for the Government to finally listen and to act, and the only way these increases can be stopped is a recall of the Dáil before 1 September for a financial resolution to be passed.
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Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin
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rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Calling for government action on fuel excise duty.

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