It saw physical clashes between protesters and gardai, who used pepper spray during the hour-long operation which resecured access for fuel trucks. A Garda Operation is ongoing at Whitegate Refinery to ensure critical supplies of fuel to maintain critical emergency public services, including Ambulance and Fire Services. Garda Public Order Units have been deployed. On Sunday morning, An Garda Siochana announced all blockades in Dublin had been cleared following an overnight operation on O’Connell Street. These meetings concluded with a “substantial” package involving a temporary fuel transport support scheme” and “temporary fuel support”.

Source: The Herald April 12, 2026 12:47 UTC