Irish police cleared a fuel price protest blockade on Dublin's O'Connell Street in a late-night operation on Friday, April 11, 2026. A spokesman for the protesters claimed they were "ambushed" by a large contingent of public order Gardai.
The protest, part of a series of demonstrations against rising fuel costs, had blocked the capital's main thoroughfare. According to verified reports, the Garda operation to clear the street began after 11 PM local time. No arrests or injuries were reported during the clearance.
A Garda spokesperson stated the operation was conducted to ensure public safety and restore traffic flow. The protest organizers have criticized the police's tactics, but authorities maintain the action was necessary and proportionate.
