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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

National News

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

National News

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 motorways ...

08 Apr 2026 at 22:05

National News

Government to face no confidence motion over fuel costs

Ireland’s largest opposition party will call a motion of no confidence in the Government after a week of major protests over the fuel crisis. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said her party had met on Sunday morning and had decided to ...

12 Apr 2026 at 21:16

Northern Ireland

‘We will not tolerate this any longer’: Irish police to step up enforcement

The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure. It comes as the Government pitched a support package to representatives of the transport and ...

11 Apr 2026 at 19:05

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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 without measures ...

10 Apr 2026 at 20:31

National News

People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland

People in Ireland have been urged to only buy the fuel they need, to ease supply issues caused by continuing fuel protests. The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) also warned that the number of fuel stations ...

10 Apr 2026 at 23:26

National News

No ‘step down’ in fuel protests, Galway demonstrators warn

Fuel demonstrators at Galway Docks have said there will be no “step down from any protests across the country”. Tractors line the bridge at the harbour, where cars and buses are being permitted entry and exit, but no ...

10 Apr 2026 at 17:42

National News

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 a ...

10 Apr 2026 at 14:26

National News

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

National News

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 ...

09 Apr 2026 at 19:05

National News

‘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 ...

09 Apr 2026 at 13:35

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