Significant Traffic Delays Due to Fuel Protests at Rosslare Harbour

An Garda Síochána are currently managing ongoing fuel protests in the Rosslare Harbour area, which are causing major disruptions to traffic. These protests have significantly affected access to and from the port, as well as surrounding roads.

If you are facing an urgent situation requiring passage through the affected areas—such as medical emergencies or time-sensitive circumstances impacted by the roadblocks—please contact Wexford Garda Station at 053 916 5200. Gardaí will assess the situation and determine if assistance is possible.

Please Note: This number does not replace the emergency services number. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999/112 immediately.

While the protests have remained peaceful, they have led to significant disruptions across the region. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, have been delayed, with reports of people missing critical medical appointments & public transport services have also been severely impacted, adding to the strain on commuters and businesses.

It comes as the country enters a third day of fuel protests.

The Defence Forces have been officially called in to deal with the protests. 
 
The Justice Minister says its received a request from Gardai to help remove large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure like oil and water facilities. 
  
In a statement, Jim O'Callaghan says owners of vehicles should remove them immediately this morning, and should not complain later if those vehicles are damaged during removal.

Tune into Morning Mix now for a full comprehensive report on the protest