Traffic disruption is continuing across the country, as slow-moving convoys block main road networks in the protest over fuel price rises.

In Dublin city centre, O’Connell Street and O’Connell Bridge remain blocked off due to the protest, with north and south quays affected.

Galway port and Foynes port have also been locked down as a result of the protests.

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There are slow-moving convoys at the M8 Glanmire junction and on the Macroom bypass in both directions in Co Cork, causing significant traffic delays.

Slow-moving convoys are also reported at junctions 6 to 9 northbound on the M8 in Co Tipperary, as well as on Ballysimon Road and on the N21 from Adare towards the city in Limerick.

Meeting

The protest comes as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to meet with Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon and other senior ministers to discuss the ongoing energy crisis on Wednesday morning.

“I will be representing the agricultural sector at this meeting and will be highlighting the challenges caused by the crisis across the entire farming sector, its outputs and food production,” the minister said.

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke are also to attend the Wednesday meeting.