Fuel protestors prepare to gather this Friday
Summary
Anton Savage discusses upcoming nationwide fuel protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association. Hyland clarifies that his union is not organizing the action, preferring to remain at the negotiating table with the government to secure relief for members. While acknowledging that previous protests helped accelerate negotiations, Hyland maintains that his role is to lobby rather than protest, arguing that participating would remove him from the decision-making process.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Nationwide fuel protests called for Friday
IRHA President Ger Hyland confirms non-participation
Reason for staying at the table with government
Discussion on protests acting as pressure for negotiations
Debate on IRHA's role and right to protest
Empathy for members facing high fuel costs
Criticism of supporting protests by omission
Hyland defends focus on securing best deal for members
Expectations for public reaction to Friday's blockages
Closing remarks and contact details
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