Government fuel supports - how are you affected?

About this episode

The episode discusses the government's fuel supports scheme and its impact on various sectors.

The Government is due to announce their fuel supports scheme today. The supports are aimed to help the agriculture, quarries, haulage, fisheries and construction sectors. Are these measures enough, and where does it leave those who work outside these sectors? Joining Andrea to discuss is Haulier Cyril McGuinness, Conor O’Leary, Munster Regional Chair with the Irish Farmer’s Association and listeners.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea

Guests: Cyril McGuinness, Conor O’Leary

Topics covered

• government support
• fuel scheme
• agriculture
• haulage
• construction
• fisheries
• economic impact

Keywords

• fuel supports
• government scheme
• agriculture
• haulage
• construction
• economic support
• fisheries
• quarries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Farmer’s Association

Places: Ireland

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