"About 600 of the 1,500 filling stations around the Republic of Ireland have run dry, according to Fuels for Ireland chief executive Kevin McPartlan. He said he expected the number 'will grow quite dramatically' if ongoing blockades of fuel depots remain in place."
"Blockades have resulted in full closures of parts of the M50 ring road around Dublin, as well as the M4, M6, M7, M8, M9 and M20. Transport Infrastructure Ireland reported 'significant disruption' to its network impacting counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Galway, Cork, and Dublin."
Ireland's police service declared an exceptional event due to ongoing fuel protests that have lasted five days. Blockades at key fuel distribution sites have led to about 600 of 1,500 filling stations running dry. Industry representatives warn that if blockades continue, fuel availability could be severely impacted by early next week. The Irish Defence Forces are on standby to assist in removing blockades, which have caused significant disruptions to major roadways and public transport services across various counties.
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