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Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

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Government leaders say fuel protests are wrong and not in the national interest

Fuel protesters blocking Dublin and other locations across Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Irish premier has said. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the main thoroughfare of the Irish capital should not be turned ...

08 Apr 2026 at 20:58

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Fuel protests ‘unacceptable and irresponsible’, says minister

Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure has labelled fuel protests “unacceptable and irresponsible”. Speaking to reporters at Government buildings on Wednesday morning, Jack Chambers said: “I think some of the protests we’ve seen today are ...

08 Apr 2026 at 11:10

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Irish army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as part of fuel protests

The Irish army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed. ...

09 Apr 2026 at 09:19

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Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin

A blockade of an Irish oil refinery is “an act of national sabotage”, the country’s premier said, amid several co-ordinated protests over fuel prices. Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on ...

08 Apr 2026 at 21:35

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Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

There is “serious concern” over fuel supplies for Irish emergency service vehicles after three days of protests over petrol and diesel costs arising out of the war in the Middle East. Hauliers and agricultural contractors began ...

09 Apr 2026 at 23:34

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Irish army called to remove vehicles blocking depots during fuel protests

The army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a continuing protest across Ireland over rising fuel prices. The justice minister said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure ...

09 Apr 2026 at 17:39

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End fuel blockades or face ‘full rigours of the law’, protesters warned

Fuel demonstrations have moved from protests to “blockades” and any involvement from the Irish army in their management will be “limited and of a practical nature”, gardai have said. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said ...

09 Apr 2026 at 12:09

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‘We want to be heard,’ says fuel protester as traffic disruption continues

A business owner has said fellow fuel protesters “want to be heard” as disruption and delays on Irish motorways entered a third day. Shane Bowhan, from Co Louth, who operates a small minibus company, said he was joining ...

09 Apr 2026 at 15:34

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Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Ireland is on the “precipice of turning oil away from the country” as protests over the rising cost of fuel continue, premier Micheal Martin has warned. The Taoiseach said the blockading of ports and a refinery by ...

10 Apr 2026 at 17:32

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Fuel protester’s comments deeply disturbing, Taoiseach

Comments made by a fuel protest spokesperson are “deeply disturbing”, the Taoiseach has said ahead of a key meeting on Friday afternoon – adding Ireland is on the “precipice” of turning oil away. Roads, ports and ...

10 Apr 2026 at 14:26

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Sinn Fein stands with blockaders, says Pearse Doherty

Sinn Fein stands with fuel-cost protesters, “including those who were blockading” critical infrastructure, the party’s finance spokesman has said, as opposition parties remained divided on the issue. Ireland’s ...

14 Apr 2026 at 14:33

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Fuel protest to continue as Government meeting ends without finalised response

An Irish Government commitment for a “substantial” package of measures on fuel costs has not persuaded protesters blockading key parts of the country to desist, after a crunch meeting ended on Friday evening ...

10 Apr 2026 at 20:35

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