Irish police clear fuel price protest blockades after days of disruption
Irish police have cleared blockades in Dublin and other locations that were staged by farmers and hauliers protesting a 20% increase in fuel prices.The operation took place on the sixth day of protests, with mounted police and hundreds of officers regaining control of O'Connell Street in central Dublin in a peaceful manner on Sunday morning.Other police units also sealed off a section of Galway city to end a blockade of a fuel depot.Earlier, police removed protesters from outside the Whitegate oil refinery in County Cork, an action that involved scuffles and the use of pepper spray.The protests caused significant disruption,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 15:33 LONDON
Fuel price protests disrupt transportation and supply chains across Ireland, blocking major routes and causing traffic delays
Fuel price protests are escalating across Ireland, significantly disrupting transportation and supply chains, particularly around major urban hubs. Demonstrators have taken to the streets since Tuesday, blocking critical routes including the busiest motorway near Dublin Airport, leading to severe traffic delays and disruptions. This wave of protests, driven by concerns among hauliers and agricultural workers about rising fuel costs, has raised alarms about potential shortages of essential goods, including medicines. The scale of the protests has quickly increased over the past several days, with protestors targeting fuel depots and key motorways, which has resulted in widespread blockages. Reports indicate that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 15:54 LONDON
Fuel price protests disrupt milk collection from dairy farms, impacting agricultural operations and threatening farmers' livelihoods
Fuel price protests are actively disrupting milk collection from dairy farms across the country, according to reports by Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon. These protests, rooted in broader issues concerning fuel prices, are significantly impacting agricultural operations, particularly threatening animal welfare and the livelihoods of farmers. Reports indicate that some milk tankers are not visiting farms, leaving dairy producers unable to sell their products, a situation which Minister Heydon has described as "denying them a means to make their living.” In his statements, Minister Heydon has condemned the protests, highlighting that the blockages at key transportation ports are severely obstructing the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Apr 2026 15:53 LONDON
