Dublin Chamber today called on those involved in the ongoing fuel protests to engage through established and appropriate channels to resolve their concerns, and to immediately cease the sustained disruption impacting Dublin.
While acknowledging the importance of the right to peaceful protest, Dublin Chamber emphasised that the current approach is having a disproportionate and damaging effect on workers, businesses, and the functioning of the city.
Businesses across Dublin are experiencing significant operational challenges, including delays in staff arriving to work, disruption to deliveries and services, and reduced customer footfall. Many workers are facing prolonged and unpredictable commutes, while public transport services continue to be impacted by congestion and road blockages.
Dublin Chamber CEO Mary Rose Burke said: “The current level of disruption is placing an unfair burden on businesses and workers who have no direct influence over the issues being raised. It is neither sustainable nor proportionate.”
“The most effective way to achieve meaningful progress is through constructive dialogue. We are urging protestors to engage with policymakers and relevant stakeholders through established channels, where their concerns can be properly heard.”
The Chamber stressed that continued disruption risks undermining the very economic activity that supports jobs and livelihoods across Dublin and beyond.
“Dublin is the economic heart of the country. Prolonged disruption not only affects individual businesses but also damages the city’s reputation as a place to work, invest and visit,” Ms Burke concluded
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Stephen Browne
Head of Public Affairs
Dublin Chamber
085 710 3329
stephen@dublinchamber.ie
About Dublin Chamber: Dublin Chamber is Ireland’s largest chamber of commerce with over 1000 member companies. It is the most representative and broadly-based business group in the Greater Dublin Area, providing representation and networking services. Its policy work focuses on developing the Dublin region’s infrastructure & transport, promoting competitiveness, and improving local governance. Dublin Chamber is also one of the oldest chambers of commerce in the world, tracing its origins back to 1782.