A local Sinn Féin TD says it's 'nonsensical' that the government has refused protesters to engage in fuel negotiations.
A protest has been continuing on the Dublin Road roundabout in Cavan Town over the rise of fuel prices, with TD Matt Carthy set to attend in support.
He explains why he feels the need to be there:
Talks between representative groups and the Ministers for Agriculture and Transport are due to resume this afternoon.
The Cavan-Monaghan TD says the government should allow protesters to join talks: