The Government on Friday faced down fuel price protesters by telling representative bodies a package of supports is ready to be announced — but not until blockades end. At the same time, the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) was warning in Dublin that fire brigades and ambulances will have to curtail their services while fuel supply is restricted. The Government told farming and haulage representatives it is preparing a suite of measures. However, nothing will be rolled out until the blockades across the country are lifted. 'Reduce avoidable consumption quickly'Advice, seen by the Irish Examiner, for the emergency services says the strategic objectives are to “maintain life-saving emergency response capability” and “reduce avoidable fuel consumption quickly”.

Source: Irish Examiner April 10, 2026 22:19 UTC