Blockades on N7, Dublin Bus services resume - live updates
Dublin Bus and Luas services are operating normally this morning but there are blockades on the N7 eastbound approaching Kill and N7 westbound approaching Citywest.Dublin Bus said in a statement this morning: "Dublin Bus wishes to advise that full services resumed at 04:00 on Monday 13 April. We would like to thank all customers for their patience and understanding during this period of disruption."Luas has also confirmed that both Green and Red lines are operating normally this morning. Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase were announced by Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Sunday evening following an emergency cabinet meeting.The size of the package announced on Sunday is around €505m. The measures will take effect from midnight on Wednesday, subject to approval in the Dail – and will mean excise will have been reduced by a total of 32c on diesel, 27c on petrol, and 7.4c on green diesel.This week, the Government will face a motion of no-confidence brought by Sinn Féin. The party's leader Mary Lou McDonald criticised the coalition Government and said: “The actions of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and independents have been disastrous.“They have lost the confidence of the public. It is clear that they still are not listening and do not accept the scale of this fuel and cost-of-living crisis.”We'll bring you live updates throughout the day with our blog below.Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
