Independent Ireland Attend Fuel Protest Meeting:On Fuel Costs-Cost of Living & Abolishing Carbon Tax

Welcome to the Irish Political Roundup. where we deliver real, organic, social, community, and political intelligence Irish Political Roundup: Frontline Reporting - Fuel Protest Meeting The Well Hotel Moat. September 27 2026. The Irish Political Roundup was on the road in the Well in Moate County Westmeath were large numbers were in attendance to discuss the rising cost of fuel and living. The recent public meeting in Moate was organised by James Geoghegan, John Dallon, and Christopher Duffy, who lead the National Fuel Protests in April. Independent Ireland was among the political parties in attendance to listen to the people and observe the feelings and experiences of ordinary people's concerns about the fuel costs and cost of living crisis here in Ireland. In this exclusive interview with the Irish Political Roundup, Independent Ireland Leader Deputy Michael Collins TD was joined by Deputy Richard O'Donoghue TD, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice TD, and Westmeath Independent Ireland Councillor Paul Hogan. Topics Discussed • The incredible turnout, which saw thousands of people attending the public meeting. • The urgent need for the Government to deliver for citizens in the upcoming budget, as people are genuinely hurting across the country. • Independent Ireland’s full support for the public, as they continue to press the Government for structural changes to carbon taxes. • Independent Ireland’s proposal to cap fuel prices, a cornerstone initiative that will form part of their upcoming pre-budget submission. • A formal call on the Government to hold an immediate Dáil debate regarding rising fuel costs. • How Independent Ireland stands alone as the only political party actively calling for a complete freeze on carbon taxes. • The critical need to abolish the carbon tax on food production in order to safeguard national food security. • The clear choice facing the Government: it must either step up to support the people or choose to take a different path. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA – JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIPS! Mainstream media continually overlooks the issues affecting our marts, family farms, and regional transporters. Help us keep our cameras moving across Ireland by supporting us directly: 👉 Click the "JOIN" button on our channel homepage to unlock 48-hour early access, our Unedited Interview Vault, and exclusive voting power! 📱 CONNECT WITH US ACROSS OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: To stay updated with our latest field reporting, breaking news, and community discussions, please follow our official channels here: 👉 Facebook: @IreRoundup77718 https://x.com/IreRoundup77718 👉 X / Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... To watch more videos and Interviews on Irish Political Roundup click the link below: / @irishpoliticalroundup7950 Subscribe to our channel and never miss an interview: Connect With Us On Social Media Welcome to the Irish Political Roundup Hosted by Róisín Ní Chléirigh and co-presenter Paul Brophy, the Irish Political Roundup tells the Irish political story through respectful, balanced discussions. We bridge the gap between rural and urban communities, covering both local and national grassroots issues. Our Space: The Online Town Hall The Irish Political Roundup is a dedicated digital media space—Ireland’s online local parish, town, and village hall. We invite you to have your say and to discuss the most pressing issues impacting Irish communities throughout the country today. Our Vision: Listening Beyond the Noise Our vision is to tell the political story without the "gotcha" tactics or competitive traps used by mainstream media and other digital platforms. We look past the noise, the distractions, the theatre, and the sensationalism to get straight to the heart of the matter. We sit down with elected political representatives, community leaders, and the people within our communities to have real conversations. Creating Real Change We don’t just provide a platform for politicians. We create a space where people across Ireland—from deep rural communities to urban city areas—can contribute your voice to your local and national democracy. Consequently, we provide a vital space where elected politicians can genuinely listen to hear and see what their voters are actually talking about. We reflect what people are really saying, feeling, and experiencing in their daily lives, moving far away from managed, marketed corporate concepts. 👉 X / Twitter: @IreRoundup77718 https://x.com/IreRoundup77718 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Would you like to support the Irish Political Roundup Buy us a cup of coffee? please click link below: 👉You can also subscribe to our exclusive Irish Political Roundup Members section, where you can see extra interviews and exclusive content. @irishpoliticalroundup #IrishPolitics #CountyCouncillorsCaucus #Westmeath #FuelProtest #IndependentIreland