Local protesters in Dublin are warning there will be food shortages if the government does not reduce fuel prices.
A third day of action is continuing on O'Connell Street this morning as tractors, trucks, and buses block streets and roads around the capital.
The Taoiseach says the nationwide protests have gone "beyond the pale" and may have damaging impacts on the economy.
Monaghan farmer Martin Greaney is at the protest - he says the government's response so far is disappointing: "As far as I can see Micheál Martin has no interest in keeping any part-time farmers in action in Ireland anymore. He will starve the population of Ireland because if this crisis isn't soon resolved this issue will relate to every person because there will be a food shortage come September. The Government is not fit for purpose and it will not engage with the people of this country."
Bridie Rahill operates a car and coach hire business in Bailieboro. She has been on O'Connell St protesting over the rise in fuel prices.
Bridie says it's not just about farmers and that through cost of living pressures everyone is impacted.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Bridie who attended the protest since Tuesday says she will remain there until protestors like herself receive an answer: "Home heating oil is impacting the elderly and all forms of industry is impacted by this." Bridie is calling for Government to open discussions on the current situation. She fears for what will happen to local business if no resolution is reached.
Elsewhere, Stephen Fitzsimons is a contractor and farmer from Bailieboro. Speaking to Northern Sound, Stephen says crowds are getting bigger and bigger by the hour.
He criticised comments made by the Taoiseach earlier today and described the current situation as an "absolute disgrace."
