Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'
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Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'
"Protestors occupy docks in Galway city as hauliers, farmers, and contractors take their protest over soaring nationwide fuel prices into a second day. Around 50 protestors slept in tractors on the Galway Docks overnight as part of their demonstration, blocking fuel from leaving the area."
"At Galway Port, the fuel terminal was shut down from 11am yesterday after tractors and trucks parked across the entrance, preventing delivery trucks from refueling. No fuel has left the terminal since yesterday morning, and pumps in Galway were expected to run dry."
Protestors in Galway and Dublin are blocking fuel supplies due to rising prices, leading to significant disruptions for commuters. In Galway, around 50 protestors occupied the docks, preventing delivery trucks from refueling. The fuel terminal at Galway Port has been shut down since April 7, with no fuel leaving the terminal. Authorities, including the Justice Minister and Taoiseach, have warned protestors of legal consequences and penalties for their actions. The protests have caused major travel disruptions in Dublin City center, affecting daily commuters.
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