Ireland’s fuel-price protests test a fragile coalition as go-slow convoys halt roads

Protests over rising fuel costs in the Republic of Ireland have intensified into go-slow convoys blocking roads, depots, and ports, with the army deployed to clear sites. The government has offered concessions (including a diesel/petrol tax relief and delaying a carbon tax) amid concerns about supply disruptions, while Northern Ireland saw largely muted actions and public opinion remains divided about the protests and policy response.