Northern Ireland fuel protests timeline: What has happened so far and will there be any more demonstrations?
Protests in response to rising fuel costs have taken place at various locations in Northern Ireland over the past week. The most recent demonstration took place in Strabane, marking the second weekend in a row where a go-slow protest has been held in the Co Tyrone town. It comes as calls for further protests to take place on April 24 have been circulating online.Read more: PSNI ‘enforcement’ at future Northern Ireland fuel protests ‘if necessary’Use the interactive timeline below to get up-to-date on all the events leading up to protests in the north and what has happened so far. What has happened so far? Will there be more demonstrations? Currently, social media calls for protests on April 24 have been shared online. Like those organised for April 14, an AI-generated poster has been created for the demonstrations. Locations include a series of distribution centres, as well as Belfast International Airport. The organisers behind these additional protests, like those held on Tuesday, are also unknown. One of the first posters was shared by a social media account with links to anti-immigration and loyalist flag protests.One group of farmers has distanced themselves from the April 24 event and dismissed any anti-immigration sentiment within the fuel protests.The PSNI has said that it is aware of posters calling for further protests and that a policing response is being prepared to ensure “public safety and to help minimise any potential disruption to the wider community”.Co Tyrone fuel price protest returns for second weekend in a rowOpens in new windowLow key Northern Ireland fuel protests cause traffic delays but no major disruptionOpens in new windowMore Northern Ireland fuel protests planned for later this month as rallies promoted by anti-immigration protestersOpens in new windowPolice have advised that anyone taking part in such demonstrations must comply with public processions legislation and the Parades Commission code of conduct.On Tuesday, officers issued nine fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences during protests.
