However, one of the leaders of the protests has insisted that the demonstrations will continue “until we get a result”. John Dallon said he had been refused entry to a meeting between Government ministers and representative bodies on Friday afternoon. Protests disrupting fuel supplies are continuing on Friday, but “more fuel” deliveries are being allowed out, according to activists. Government leaders have condemned the protests as “wrong”, and said the fuel blockades were holding the country to “ransom”. Asked if Ireland is at risk of “losing all its oil supply”, Mr Martin replied, “correct”.

Source: The Herald April 10, 2026 14:00 UTC