LIVE UPDATES: Gardai move to enforcement stage with fuel protest in third day16:35: Taoiseach has called for the blockades to be stood down, wanting to protect peoples rights and keep the economy going. 15:00: Fuels for Ireland say some forecourts are now running out of fuel as a direct result of the blockades. If access to fuel terminals and refineries is obstructed, fuel cannot be loaded and delivered as normal. 14:00: Irish Road Haulage Association continuing to work with the Government and will not be engaging in protests. 10:43: Gardai say ongoing protests at fuel depots and refineries no loner 'tolerable' and shift to enforcement stageAn Garda Síochána have issued a statement regarding the protests.

Source: Irish Independent April 09, 2026 21:53 UTC