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Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

(from left) Tanaiste Simon Harris, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Minister of State Sean Canney speaking to the media in The Courtyard at Government Buildings (PA) - (PA Wire)

Fuel protesters blocking Dublin and other locations across Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Irish premier has said.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the main thoroughfare of the Irish capital should not be turned into a “car park” as traffic and travel disruption caused by the protest continued into a second day.

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