"Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan stated, 'Today I went to the Garda Control Centre to meet with senior members of An Garda Síochána responsible for policing the ongoing protests throughout the country. I emphasised to them that while Government respects the right to protest, that right must be exercised lawfully and must respect the rights of others to earn a livelihood or to move freely.'"
"'Government is well aware of the pressures on people from increased fuel costs, but democracy cannot be dictated to by an unelected group whose actions are now damaging the Irish public.'"
"'No one is above the law and those breaching it will face consequences,' O'Callaghan warned, highlighting the need for ports and fuel depots to remain open and accessible."
Protests in Dublin and Galway have led to significant disruptions, particularly affecting fuel supplies. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan emphasized that while the right to protest is respected, it must be lawful and not infringe on others' rights. He warned that there will be consequences for those blocking access to ports and fuel depots. The government acknowledges the public's concerns over rising fuel costs but insists that democracy cannot be undermined by unlawful actions. Commuters are facing major disruptions as protests continue into a second day.
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