Clare Fuel Protestors Says Second Day Of Action Underway Because They "Didn't Get A Phone Call From The Dáil"

Protestors blockading Clare's roads network today say they're "in it for the long haul" and claim they're out for second day because they "didn't get a phone call from the Dáil". Traffic has reached gridlock once again on the M18 and N18 in this county as trucks, tractors and cars have taken to the roads to continue their demonstration. The M18 is currently blocked southbound at the Junction 14 Barefield off-ramp and on-ramp. One of the organisers of the protest in Clare, Cathal O'Donoghue of C&C Executive Travel, says the action will continue until the end of the week or until a reduction in the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil is secured. He's been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons they're doing it for "every man, woman and child" in Ireland affected by the fuel crisis.