Garda boss back in Ireland to take charge of fuel protest response

A Standoff developed between Gardai and protesters at Whitegate as protesters prevented a fuel tanker from entering the Irving Oil refinery on Friday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has returned from holiday to take charge of the national policing response to the fuel protest crisis.

The Irish Examiner understands the garda boss had gone on a pre-booked holiday with his family before the protests began.