Tractors and trucks on O’Connell Street in Dublin for a national fuel protest taking place over energy prices caused by ongoing war in the Middle East. The fuel protests have included blocking motorways and the delivery of fuel from oil depots in Galway and Foynes, Limerick, and Whitegate, Co Cork, to service stations around the island. [ Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third dayOpens in new window ]“The situation at the moment is interesting,” says barrister Niamh Barry. “I emphasised to them that while Government respects the right to protest, that right must be exercised lawfully and must respect the rights of others to earn a livelihood or to move freely,” he said. “I also informed the gardaí that it is essential our ports and fuel depots remain open and fully accessible.”

Source: The Irish Times April 09, 2026 04:24 UTC