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Grainne Ni Aodha

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Protesters take part in a blockade at a fuel depot in Foynes, Co Limerick (Brendan Gleeson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ireland is on the “precipice of turning oil away from the country” as protests over the rising cost of fuel continue, premier Micheal Martin has warned.

The Taoiseach said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was “unconscionable”.

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