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Streets in Dublin have been blocked by a group of truckers and hauliers protesting against high fuel prices.
Police say the demonstration, mounted by a group calling itself The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest, has caused little issue overall, apart from in the city’s port area, where there is considerable disruption.
The group had threatened to bring “complete lockdown” to the Irish capital on Monday, but there was little sign of that by mid-morning.
Port area affected
The entrance to Dublin Port and the Port Tunnel was heavily congested, while East Link toll bridge and East Wall Road were blocked with trucks and trailers.
The usually busy roundabout outside the 3Arena was also blockaded with trucks, causing the closure of North Wall Quay.
Some truck drivers involved in the protest remained in their parked cabs while others stood in groups on the road.
Videos posted to the group’s Facebook page showed officers trying to persuade them to leave.
Some of the protesters were issued with fixed penalty notices by police.
Many of the vehicles carried banners with the slogan #Irishfuelprotest, with others calling for the resignation of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest held two protests before Christmas which led to significant traffic problems
There were plans for slow-moving convoys of vehicles to travel along a number of motorways into Dublin city centre but a planned rally in O’Connell Street did not happen.
Last year’s protests
The group behind the protest held two demonstrations in the capital before Christmas which led to significant traffic problems.
The organisation said it was made up of a group of “truck companies struggling to stay afloat”, but was not linked to the official Irish Road…
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Source : skynews
