Statement from Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam on Protests

Protestors can’t hold Dublin to ransom - Lord Mayor of Dublin

Rolling, unsanctioned protests can’t be allowed hold the capital city to ransom, according to the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam.

Commenting on the third day of protests, the councillor for the North Inner City said:

"Everybody has the right to protest, and everyone is well aware of rapidly rising fuel prices due to global events. However, holding the people of Dublin to ransom for a second day of unsanctioned, rolling, protests is not fair. I understand there is deep frustration at this time over the cost of fuel, but we cannot have people bringing our capital to a standstill. We need people to be able to move freely through our city, our carers and healthcare workers, our local businesses, our public transport must all be able to fully function."

“With the Rotunda at the heart of our inner city it is vital that emergency vehicles, patients, and staff can freely move through the city to attend the hospital. I would ask all protestors to think about the impact this is having on the hospital. I fully respect the right to protest but disrupting our commuters, families, key workers, and visitors to our city does not help and it’s not fair. Now is the time for us all to pull together."

“Disrupting day to day activities within our capital is wrong. It is vital that all stakeholders engage through the proper channels so that our city can function,” concluded the Lord Mayor.

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