Fuel-price protests snarl Ireland’s transport arteries; Government puts army on standby
Dublin Airport urges passengers to use alternative routes as M50 blockade intensifies
Bus Éireann diverts national services and suspends Busáras departures amid fuel blockades
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EU launches biometric Entry/Exit System — Ireland and Cyprus opt out, travellers warned of knock-on delays
The EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System goes live on 10 April, bringing longer border-control times for non-EU visitors. Ireland and Cyprus are not participating, meaning manual passport stamping continues, but Irish-based travellers heading into Schengen will still face EES enrolment at the first participating border.
Live traffic map shows extent of fuel-protest gridlock across Ireland’s motorway network
Interactive maps published by The Irish Times and fed by TII highlight the motorway and public-transport chaos unleashed by Ireland’s fuel protests on 10 April, giving employers and travellers a real-time tool for rerouting and risk assessment.
Galway fuel-depot blockade persists as regional filling stations run dry
A blockade of the main Galway fuel depot entered its fourth day on 10 April, deepening shortages at west-coast petrol stations and highlighting the nationwide reach of Ireland’s fuel-price protests.
Fuel-price protests choke Irish transport corridors, prompting airport and bus diversions
Nationwide fuel-price protests on 8-9 April blocked sections of the M50 and other arterial roads, disrupting Luas, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann services and forcing Dublin Airport to issue passenger advisories. Continued blockades could affect business travel, commuting and air-cargo flows.
IAA draft decision could unlock 32 extra daily flights at Dublin Airport for winter 2026
A draft decision from the Irish Aviation Authority would authorise Dublin Airport to handle up to 32 extra flights per day and drop the current seat-cap for the 2026-27 winter season. The move, now open for consultation, offers airlines and corporates crucial planning certainty and eases pressure on Ireland’s main international gateway.