The protesters want the Government to commit to further action to combat rising fuel prices triggered by the war in Iran. They have restricted access to Ireland’s only oil refinery in Whitegate, Co Cork, as well as fuel depots in Galway City and Foynes, Co Limerick. Government leaders have condemned the protests as “wrong” and “not in our national interest”, and said the fuel blockades were holding the country to “ransom”. A meeting between several ministers and 10 farming, haulier and business groups is to take place on Friday afternoon. Although it is understood there are no fuel protesters on the list of attendees, protesters have suggested they were invited to the “breakthrough” meeting.

Source: The Herald April 10, 2026 09:04 UTC