Supplies depart from Foynes Port amid 'positive' engagement between gardaí and protestors

FOLLOWING "positive and constructive" engagement between An Garda Síochána and local protestors, critical deliveries have departed Foynes Port this past Friday morning, April 10. 

In a social media post, a garda spokesperson confirmed that authorities have, and continue, to engage "extensively" with those taking part in fuel protests across Limerick and beyond. They say this is in order facilitate peaceful protests while also protecting public safety.

Commuters are currently facing their fourth day of extra long journeys as the protests continue along main routes to the outskirts of the city.

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This has led to severe congestion on main routes and some secondary roads since demonstrators began protesting on Tuesday due to the governments response to rising fuel prices.

A number of lorries have collected essential supplies from Foynes Port today, following days of protest at the terminal.

Continuing, the garda spokesperson said, "In line with our tradition of policing by consent, An Garda Síochána has been operating on the basis of the 4E's – engage, explain, encourage and enforce."

Some organisers of the fuel protests are attending talks with government this afternoon, along with a number of stakeholder bodies.

This news comes following confirmation that several service stations across Limerick city and county have run out of petrol and diesel, with some stores reportedly having the cap the amount of fuel customers were purchasing. 

(1/3) Following positive and constructive engagement between An Garda Síochána and local protestors, critical deliveries have departed Foynes Port in Co. Limerick this morning. pic.twitter.com/iXPpuWCcmw

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