"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the protests have 'gone far beyond the pale' following the announcement that the Defence Forces will remove protestors blocking fuel depots."
"'A gun can't be put to the head of Government,' Taoiseach says as army moves to clear blockades, emphasizing the need to uphold parliamentary democracy."
"'Well, I'm always concerned, I mean, in terms of situations like this, but we have to stand behind our parliamentary democracy,' he told RTÉ's Today with David McCullagh."
"'And the nature of how this protest started, evolved, the conduct of it, I think, leaves an awful lot to be desired, and it runs counter to a proper functioning democracy, in my view.'"
Protests in Ireland over rising fuel prices have intensified, leading to significant disruptions and government intervention. Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the protests, stating they have exceeded acceptable limits. The Defence Forces are set to assist in removing blockades at fuel depots, which are deemed critical infrastructure. Martin emphasized the importance of maintaining parliamentary democracy and expressed concerns about the protests' conduct. The situation has raised fears of escalating tensions as the government seeks to restore order amidst public frustration over fuel costs.
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