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Irish Fuel Protests Continue, Raising Questions on Government Response and Legal Limits
Fuel protesters are continuing their blockade of Ireland's only oil refinery, demanding a cap on diesel prices, an action the Taoiseach has called 'national sabotage'. The ongoing disruption has prompted discussions on the legal boundaries of protest and the potential impact of the government's response on the movement.
9 Apr, 13:22 — 9 Apr, 18:30
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irish-timesHigh8h ago
Fuel protesters’ blockade of Ireland’s only oil refinery to stay ‘until diesel capped’
Irving Oil’s refinery at Whitegate in east Cork, supplies around 40 per cent of Ireland’s petroleum
By Barry Roche
Read full article →the-journal3h ago
Government's hardline response runs the risk of bolstering blockade movement
The support protesters have could be lost if real-world consequences play out. but government might bolster blockade movement by putting this down to a few bad actors.
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First report: irish-times · 9 Apr, 13:22|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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