"A group of around 300 formed a human chain across the Main Street of Whitegate village to block a tanker from reaching the refinery access route which had been secured by Gardai."
"Tense negotiations were underway between Gardai and Whitegate protest organisers in a bid to re-open the village's Main Street."
"It is understood up to six tankers will access to refinery for such loads today. It is also believed that loads of kerosene may be allowed out of the plant in support of healthcare facilities for heating purposes."
A standoff developed in Whitegate, Cork, as around 300 protestors formed a human chain to block an oil lorry from accessing a refinery. The protestors allowed limited tanker access for emergency services. Gardaí secured the area with 50 officers facing the protestors. Negotiations were ongoing to reopen Main Street. Two tankers were permitted to refill at the refinery, delivering white diesel for emergency services. IFA officials facilitated this access, while the main refinery entrance remained blockaded by protestors.
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