'Nobody has the right to make themselves a self appointed warden', says Tánaiste

He said Government is taking “practical measures” to help people

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to the media outside 11 Downing Street, London, after speaking with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Picture date: Monday March 16, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Recent blockades of critical infrastructure by fuel-cost protests “is not who we are”, Tánaiste Simon Harris said.

Speaking to reporters before a meeting, he said the Government is taking “practical measures” to help people with energy costs.