Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has called on the Government to introduce targeted measures to address rising fuel costs for those working in the agricultural and fishing sectors.
Deputy McGreehan has written to the Taoiseach and Tánaiste outlining concerns raised by local farmers and fishers, particularly around the sharp increase in the price of agricultural diesel.
She said the rising cost of fuel is placing significant pressure on those working in key sectors across Louth, from farming communities inland to those operating along the county’s coastline.
Deputy McGreehan acknowledged existing Government supports, including the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel and the extension of the fuel allowance, but said agriculture and fishing require a more tailored response, and she joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.