Irish government pushes fuel relief plan after highway blockades escalate crisis

The Irish government has announced plans for a substantial fuel support package aimed at defusing a growing standoff with protesters over surging fuel costs. For the fourth consecutive day, slow-moving convoys of tractors and vehicles have clogged roads, including key arteries like the M1 near Dundalk, triggering widespread travel disruptions and putting emergency fuel supplies under strain. The blockades sparked warnings from the National Emergency Coordination Group, which cited mounting risks