The blockade at the Ringaskiddy port has been in place since 10pm on April 8 with plans to remain in place. Responding to Micheál Martin’s statement yesterday Mr Ryan said: “It's fairly stupid what he's doing. Explaining some of the costs experienced by haulers across the country Mr Hopkins said, depending on the size, to keep three trucks going for a month could cost around €29,000. This is a peaceful protest… what Micheál Martin said last night is just unacceptable,” Mr Hopkins said. They’re just seeing traffic, they’re not seeing what we do to help them and the cost of that,” Mr Hopkins said.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 12:35 UTC