Fuel protests ‘beyond the pale’ and harming economy, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach warns protests are disrupting essential services and infrastructure as pressure grows to restore fuel supply access nationwide

Vehicles take part on the third day of a National Fuel Protest against rising fuel prices in O'Connell St, Dublin. Picture: Bairbre Holmes/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has said fuel price protests have gone “beyond the pale” and risk damaging the economy.

Micheál Martin said it is “unacceptable that people would be denied access to clean water” as he expressed concerns about the impact of people trying to get around Dublin.