Fuel protest Ireland full timeline from beginning of traffic convoys to more demands to end disruption
Fuel protest Ireland full timeline from beginning of traffic convoys to more demands to end disruption | Dublin LiveNewsDublin NewsPetrol Price WatchNeed to knowFrom the organisation of a protest to a blockade of critical infrastructure in Ireland, it's been a busy four daysImages of O'Connell Street and O'Connell Bridge this morning as the fuel protests drag on into their fourth dayIreland is witnessing its fourth day of ongoing fuel protests. Major disruption has been reported across the country. Here's the timeline of how the protests started and where we are now:Protests were organised due to the rising fuel costs in Ireland. On Monday, April 6 An Garda Siochana issued a notice of protests planned across the country from April 6 at 8am.On Tuesday, April 7 the fuel protest kicks off across Ireland. Slow moving convoys begin making their way to Dublin's O'Connell Street in the early hours.As Tuesday comes toward lunchtime, tractors begin to arrive at O'Connell Street. As a result, delays begin across Dublin city for public transport and motorists.By 3pm, the protest begins with O'Connell Street completely blocked off to traffic. Speeches are held on a temporary stage. The Luas green line and Dublin Bus services continue to have disruptions.The protest continues overnight with the vehicles remaining on Dublin's O'Connell Street.On Wednesday, April 8, gardai called on protesters to allow for emergency services access. They said: "While An Garda Síochána respects and facilitates the right to peaceful protest, An Garda Síochána must also balance and protect the rights of individuals to travel freely and commercial organisations to conduct business."Diversions were put in place across Dublin due to ongoing traffic disruption, including public transport services. The city centre was once again at a standstill. Dublin Fire Brigade reported significant delays in responding to emergencies.Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran - the conflict is the primary reason for the increase in fuel prices worldwide.The Government said they will "continue to engage" with the industry protesting, but with official bodies. The protest continued overnight with blockades in place at critical infrastructure across the country, including fuel depots.Thursday, April 9, saw the continuation of the protests. Over 80 Dublin Bus services were cancelled, while the Luas green line was still partially suspended.The Government warned that the Army could be deployed to clear blockades at critical infrastructure. Gardai once again urged for the end of the blockades as they were "against the law" including the Public Order Act and Road Traffic Acts.Dublin Airport also issued a warning to travellers to allow for time to get to the airport due to ongoing fuel protests.Severe delays were reported on the M50 due to fuel protest. Dublin City centre remained gridlocked. Passengers were seen carrying luggage along the M50 as they walked to Dublin Airport among the gridlock.There were warnings issued about "threats to critical supply chains and operations" due to the ongoing protests. It was also reported that the National Emergency Coordination Group discussed how patients were missing critical cancer treatments.On Friday, April 10, the protests continued causing disruption in Dublin city centre and across the country.Dublin Bus diversions and cancellations continued, with new temporary termini installed.Dublin Airport once again issued a warning to passengers as the M50 continued to be shut to traffic.It was reported that the Irish Defence Forces are set to unleash "The Beasts" to move vehicles as gardai move to end the blockades at critical infrastructure points.Protesters add additional demands to end the protest. Along with the removal of the carbon tax from green diesel and the price of fuel to be capped, they want oil exploration off the west coast of Ireland to begin and the Dail to be recalled on Friday.DPD announces a "temporary" suspension of its Saturday services due to the ongoing fuel protests.The IMO said the protest is affecting patient welfare across Ireland.All the latest live updates: Fuel protests enter fourth day as M50 closed both ways and O'Connell Street and Bridge remain shut - live updatesFollow dublinlive:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share my Data" button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.
