{"id":2589086,"date":"2026-04-09T20:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irish-government-deploys-military-to-quell-its-own-restless-citizens\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T20:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:06:30","slug":"irish-government-deploys-military-to-quell-its-own-restless-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irish-government-deploys-military-to-quell-its-own-restless-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Government Deploys Military to Quell Its Own Restless Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firish-government-deploys-military-to-quell-its-own-restless-citizens%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2589086&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Protests over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-killing-us-oil-projects-biden-begs-russia-saudi-arabia-for-help-fighting-rising-gas-prices\/\" title=\"After Killing US Oil Projects, Biden Begs Russia, Saudi Arabia For Help Fighting Rising Gas Prices\">rising <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-reach-6-year-high-amid-shortages\/\" title=\"Gas Prices Reach 6-Year High Amid Shortages\">fuel prices<\/a><\/a> across Ireland have escalated into roadblocks and fuel-depot blockades, prompting teh government to deploy the Defense Forces to clear the disruptions and restore access to critical infrastructure. The demonstrations began in dublin and other cities, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ottawa-city-official-contracted-tow-trucks-refuse-to-remove-freedom-convoy\/\" title=\"Ottawa City Official: Contracted Tow Trucks Refuse to Remove &#039;Freedom Convoy&#039;\">heavy vehicles<\/a> clogging highways and some fuel stations running dry due to supply disruptions. garda Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon urged protesters to desist and warned of legal consequences for blocking essential services.The disruptions have affected travelers, including those heading to Dublin Airport, who have had to navigate around blocked routes. Irish officials, including Prime Minister miche\u00e1l Martin and Defence Minister Helen McEntee, characterized the tactics as not a fair form of protest and warned that some actions could cross into criminal behavior, while protesters maintained they will continue until their fuel-cost concerns and carbon-tax grievances are addressed. the situation has drawn international and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >local media coverage<\/a> and sparked social-media reactions, highlighting a broader debate over energy costs and government response.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>As protests over fuel prices are paralyzing multiple locations in Ireland, officials said the military will now get involved to clear away heavy vehicles that are blockading fuel depots.<\/p>\n<p>The protests began Tuesday with roadblocks in Dublin and other cities, as well as slow-moving vehicles deliberately clogging Irish highways, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/news\/world\/irish-army-protesters-fuel-depots-blocked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GB News<\/a>. Irish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-gas-stations-partnering-with-armed-security-to-protect-customers-amid-carjacking-epidemic\/\" title=\"Chicago Gas Stations Partnering With Armed Security To Protect Customers Amid \u2018Carjacking Epidemic\u2019\">gas stations<\/a> that cannot be resupplied due to the blockades are running out of gasoline and diesel fuel.<\/p>\n<p>Garda Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon said protesters must &ldquo;desist and disperse,&rdquo; calling for them to &ldquo;immediately cease blockades of such critical national infrastructure or face the full rigors of the law.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The clogs have grown so severe that travelers to Dublin&rsquo;s airport are walking along roadways as they haul their luggage, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cjr9j87j8n3o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Irish government have announced they&rsquo;re sending in the &ldquo;Defence Forces&rdquo; to remove farmers and lorry drivers protesting across the country.<\/p>\n<p>They can bring in the army to remove struggling workers yet not defend borders?<\/p>\n<p>High treason! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VEepDng03n\">pic.twitter.com\/VEepDng03n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tommy Robinson &#127468;&#127463; (@TRobinsonNewEra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TRobinsonNewEra\/status\/2042164348911509636?\">April 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Irish Minister for Justice Jim O&rsquo;Callaghan said there would be legal consequences for the protesters, suggesting they could face issues with insurance or having driving licenses renewed.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland&rsquo;s National Emergency Coordination Group said protesters were causing &ldquo;significant disruption.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Irish Prime Minister Miche&aacute;l Martin said the protest tactic of clogging roads and blocking access to gas stations was &ldquo;not a fair form of protest.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Irish Defense Minister Helen McEntee said some protests were &ldquo;now crossing into criminal behaviour.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are genuine people there with genuine concerns&hellip; but those involved in protests who are actively blocking and preventing people from accessing fuel&hellip; they have to stop,&rdquo; McEntee said.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that military intervention was &ldquo;never a first resort,&rdquo; according to GB News.<\/p>\n<p>James Geoghegan, a representative of the protesters, said his fuel bill would not be affordable unless prices fall, according to the BBC.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We simply can&rsquo;t afford that,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re only a small business. We can&rsquo;t pass that on to the farmers.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>John Dallon, another representative of the protesters, said that &ldquo;the people of Ireland are not happy with the government.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;&#127470;&#127466; URGENT: The Irish government has officially deployed the Irish army to the streets to disperse anti-government protests. Farmers and truck drivers are protesting against rising fuel costs and carbon taxes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LqjAUrub2z\">pic.twitter.com\/LqjAUrub2z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sofia Senna (@SofiaSenna38556) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SofiaSenna38556\/status\/2042239308006850943?\">April 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite government pressure, the People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest said demonstrations will continue Friday, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/ireland\/2026\/04\/09\/live-updates-dublin-fuel-protests-today-traffic-latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irish Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is now the fourth date of protest and it will continue until the Government listen to the people of Ireland. The Government really need to engage with us to stop this,&rdquo; the group said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Remember we did not cause this and it is only going to get bigger and bigger every week if it comes to it,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Some gas stations are running low because supplies can\u2019t get in. Garda Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon urged the demonstrators to desist and disperse, warning of legal consequences if the blockades continue. The disruption has been so severe that some travelers to Dublin Airport have had to walk with their luggage along roadways.<\/p>\n<p>In response, the government announced it would deploy the Defence Forces to remove protesters and protect critical infrastructure. Defence Minister Helen McEntee said that while there are real concerns behind the protests, actively blocking fuel access could cross into criminal behavior, and military involvement is not a first resort. Prime Minister Miche\u00e1l Martin also criticized the tactic of clogging roads and blocking stations as not a fair form of protest.<\/p>\n<p>Protest organizers, including a group called People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest, say the demonstrations will continue on Friday, insisting that prices must fall and that the government needs to engage with the protesters. 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