Fuel price protesters said on Thursday night that they had secured a meeting with Government Ministers on Friday. Traffic at a standstill on the N7 southbound at Johnstown due to fuel protests. People with their luggage walk past heavy traffic on Dublin’s M50 northbound due to vehicles taking part in the third day of a fuel protest. She condemned the Government move to bring in the Defence Forces, saying it was wrong to “escalate and aggravate” the situation. [ Business leaders call on Government to ‘enforce law and order’ and end fuel protest disruptionOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times April 10, 2026 14:32 UTC