Garda Statement: Fuel Protest Blockades Now Unlawful, Gardaí Move to Enforcement
Gardaí say fuel protest blockades are no longer protests - they are blockades, now unlawful, and subject to full enforcement action.
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Defence Forces Called In to Remove Vehicles Blocking Critical National Infrastructure
Defence Forces called in to forcibly remove vehicles from fuel blockades; owners warned not to complain about damage.
Fuel Prices Not Illegal, Watchdog Confirms, as Irish Consumers Lodge Over 900 Complaints
CCPC clears fuel sector of price gouging: over 900 complaints reviewed but watchdog says sharp rises were driven by wholesale costs, not illegal behaviour.
Whitegate Oil Refinery Blockaded as Fuel Protests Escalate Across Ireland
Ireland's only oil refinery in east Cork blockaded by fuel protesters as Taoiseach calls it "an act of national sabotage."
Collision in Kinsale
Reports of a collision on the R607 between Kinsale and Halfway, near Glendooneen. Take care on approach.
Status Yellow Rain Warning Issued for Cork
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford with heavy rain expected on Friday.
⚠️ Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued for Cork
Met Éireann has issued a Yellow - Rainfall Warning for Cork. Valid: 09:00 Friday 10 April until 21:00 Friday 10 April, further information will be issued shortly. Further information via met.ie.
Road Closure on N22 Westbound
Reports of a road closure due to an incident between R584 Coolcower (1 kilometre east of the Macroom area) and R582 Gurteenroe (near Macroom), westbound, on the N22 between R584 Coolcower (1 kilometre east of the Macroom area) and R582 Gurteenroe (near Macroom). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic
Collision on Model Farm Road
Reports of a collision on Model Farm Road, near the Texaco Garage. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Jack Lynch Tunnel Closure Now Active
The Jack Lynch Tunnel Full Closure is now closed. The tunnel will reopen at 04:00. Adjust your commute, and plan alternative routes accordingly.
Collision in Whitechurch
Reports of a collision at the village end of School Road, Whitechurch. Take care on approach.
Cork County Council Launches Cost Rental Homes in Youghal
Cork County Council has launched a Cost Rental scheme in Youghal with 8 homes available; applications open 20 April.