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Truckers Protest In Dublin Over High Fuel Prices

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Protesters say they will not leave until something is done.

A protest march by truckers is taking place on O'Connell St. in Dublin today.

It follows earlier traffic disruption on the main routes into Dublin and around the docklands.

Campaign group 'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' say their industry is being crippled by spiralling diesel prices and they're demanding Government action.

Reporter Josh Crosbie is at the East Link toll bridge in Dublin where many of the group gathered this morning, and says the protesters say they will stay in place until something is done:

These truckers explain why they are protesting:

South Dublin County Councillor, David McManus says while he has sympathy for those facing high bills, bringing the Capital to a standstill isn't the right approach:

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