'He ate him without salt': Blockaded port boss berated by minister over his family firm's support for fuel protesters

"Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan called the chief of the oil depot as fuel protesters blocked access to the facility, impacting critical services."

"The Health Service Executive held an emergency meeting due to road closures that prevented patients from attending critical appointments."

"RTÉ reported live from a Portakabin set up by demonstrators outside the port in Foynes, where tankers were blocked from delivering supplies."

"Demonstrators outside the oil depot also offered cups of tea from their headquarters during the ongoing protest."

Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan contacted the chief of the oil depot amid protests that blocked access to the facility. The Health Service Executive (HSE) held an emergency meeting due to road closures that prevented patients from attending critical appointments. The national broadcaster reported live from a Portakabin set up by the demonstrators outside the port in Foynes, where tankers were unable to deliver supplies. Demonstrators also offered cups of tea from their headquarters during the blockade.

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