Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

"Gardaí are urging protesters to end 'blockades' of fuel depots or 'face the full rigours of the law', Shawna Coxon, deputy commissioner operations, has said. These blockades are putting at risk supplies of food, fuel, clean water and animal feed. This is not tolerable and it is against the law."

"Despite our significant and prolonged engagement, it is clear that some people have significantly escalated an already difficult situation by targeting critical infrastructure such as fuel depots and refineries. These are no longer protests. They are blockades."

Protests in Ireland have intensified into blockades affecting critical infrastructure, particularly fuel depots. Gardaí have warned that these actions jeopardize food, fuel, and clean water supplies. Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon stated that the situation has escalated beyond protests into illegal blockades. Gardaí are now moving to an enforcement phase to address these disruptions unless protesters cease their actions. The Taoiseach has condemned the situation as 'national sabotage,' while concerns grow over the mental health impact on individuals affected by rising fuel costs.

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