Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin will meet with his cabinet Sunday to address escalating protests regarding rising fuel costs. The move comes as demonstrations continue across the country.
Authorities have taken action to reopen Ireland’s only refinery, which had been disrupted for days due to protests over petrol prices, leading to fuel shortages and concerns for emergency services.
Prime Minister Martin announced the government will offer new fuel tax cuts in an effort to address the concerns driving the protests. It remains uncertain whether this proposal will fully resolve the situation, though demonstrations have lessened following a police response.