A man stuck in traffic has said the fuel protest means that “everyone's day is being ruined”. 

Tractors, buses and lorries have blocked main roads into towns and cities all over Ireland. 

While thousands of drivers joined slow moving convoys that converged on Dublin’s O’Connell Street, which is currently packed with the unfamiliar sight of tractor and slurry trailers. 

Organisers of the fuel protest say rising costs have left many of their businesses completely unviable - despite the Government’s cut in excise duty. 

However, not all drivers are supportive of the protest. On Lunchtime Live, listener Edward said he had spent three hours in traffic because of the protests. 

“I’ve seen one Guard in all that time and he's standing and leaning up against his car at Junction 29,” he complained.

“And he's looking at all the tractors that are all stopped on the motorway. 

“And we're all going up the hard shoulder and he's waving people on the motorway. 

“And I think it's just, you know, listen.” 

The fuel protest in Dublin. Picture by: Rolling News.

Edward added that although he “understands” why the protestors are unhappy, he cannot support their actions.  

“They've just spent the last three or four hours burning tons of fuel,” he said. 

“All the cars are going on fuel and we're all going to have to go back in and refuel. 

“More tax for the government, more profits for the garages. It doesn't make sense to me.” 

The fuel protest in Kildare. Picture by: Rolling News.ie.

Edward described the situation on the roads as “shocking”, with no end in sight for drivers desperate to get to work. 

“I'm trying to get into the service station here in Ballysimon, I'm running out of driving time,” he said. 

“And I'll probably have to sleep overnight, I don't mind that really, but I don't want to be sleeping overnight in lorries, you know. 

“I'd rather go home to my own bed. Well, sure, that's life.” 

The fuel protest in Dublin. Picture by: Rolling News. The fuel protest in Dublin. Picture by: Rolling News.

Edward continued that if the protestors want to cause disruption, they should try and disrupt fuel companies - not ordinary commuters. 

“Block the port or something - just block it,” he suggested. 

“Just park there, I don't know. But to actually block everyone, everyone's day is being ruined today.”

Main image. The fuel protest in Dublin. Picture by: Rolling News.ie.