Ireland's largest business lobby group has called for an immediate de-escalation of fuel protests across the country, warning of "imminent threats" to supply chains unless they are removed. Ibec said the protests, now in their third day, is presenting "significant cost and operation disruption," which is already impacting on supply chains, while also presenting health and safety risks to workers. Defence forces are to be deployed on Thursday as fuel protests continue into their third day, with major demonstrations taking place in Cork, Dublin and motorways around the country in opposition to the rising price of fuel. Deputy Commissioner, Operations Shawna Coxon, and Garda Press Officer Liam Geraghty speaking to the media regarding ongoing fuel protests around Dublin and the rest of the country, at Garda HQ, Dublin. "Supply chains are being hit hard due to the port and other blockades, and high-value production processes in the food, pharma and construction sectors are all at imminent risk.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 10:53 UTC