As per reports, fuel protests in Ireland have entered a second day, causing widespread disruptions across Dublin and multiple locations nationwide, as of Wednesday (08 April).
• In Dublin city centre, protesters using tractors, lorries, and coaches have blocked key routes including O’Connell Street and O’Connell Bridge, both of which remain closed in both directions since Tuesday (07 April). Additional blockages have been reported on Fleet Street.
• Dublin Bus has reported severe delays across its network, with widespread diversions in place. Services operating southbound from O’Connell Street are being diverted via Cathal Brugha Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, and Hawkins Street, while northbound services are being rerouted via Fleet Street, Townsend Street, Tara Street, Beresford Place, and Gardiner Street. The disruptions are affecting approximately 130 routes and 800-900 buses.
• The Luas Green Line is partially suspended, with no services operating between St Stephen’s Green and Dominick. Services continue to operate between Broombridge and Dominick, and between St Stephen’s Green and Brides Glen.
• Severe traffic congestion has been reported across central Dublin, including the north and south quays, with reports of vehicles being stationary for over 10 minutes near Millennium Bridge.
• Disruptions extend beyond Dublin, with slow-moving convoys and protests reported across the national road network.
• Affected locations include the M8 between Junctions 6–9 in Co Tipperary, the N21 from Adare towards Limerick city and Ballysimon Road, the Macroom bypass in Co Cork, the M18 at Ennis plaza in Co Clare, and the M7 in both Portlaoise and Limerick. Additional disruption has been reported in Galway city, particularly around the docks area.
• Fuel supply chains are also being impacted, with protesters blocking access to oil terminals in Galway and Foynes. Industry representatives have warned that these blockades could disrupt fuel distribution to forecourts and pose risks to emergency service access.
