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Protests paralyze Ireland - military may assist

Fuel protests are raging across large parts of Ireland, with several main roads blocked by heavy vehicles. The military is to step in to get traffic moving.

Protests against high fuel prices have been going on for three days. The Prime Minister believes they have gone too far.

"Our major routes have been blocked and the foundations of our economy are being halted and paralyzed. It is not fair to the people of Ireland," Micheál Martin said, according to Irish media.

The authorities will intervene to move vehicles. The army has been put on standby to be called in if the police need support.

A spokesperson for the protest movement, who is demonstrating in Dublin himself, tells RTÉ that protesters will respect soldiers if they show up, but would rather have a meeting with the government.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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