11 Dec 2021 | 03:53 PM UTC
Ireland: Unionized truck drivers plan 24-hour nationwide protests Dec. 13
Unionized truck drivers to protest nationwide in Ireland Dec. 13. Road travel disruptions are likely.
Event
The Irish Truckers and Haulage Association has called on truck drivers to protest nationwide Dec. 13. The protests are being led to oppose rising fuel costs. Multiple protests are scheduled in urban centers across Ireland. Some gathering points for participants include:
Dublin: Various locations throughout the day, both in the city and roads along its periphery.
Westmeath: Kinnegad Plaza at 06:00.
Meath: Ashbourne Retail Park at 06:00.
Galway: Galway Plaza at 05:00.
Precise protest locations and travel routes will likely be announced before the start of the protest. The scale of the protest and the extent to which businesses and supply chains will be disrupted remain unclear; however, protests are likely to occur on main roadways and highways. Road shoulders will reportedly be kept clear for emergency vehicles. Business and supply chain disruptions are possible. Demonstrations and strike-related picketing in major cities are also possible, with potential roadblocks along major highways. Clashes with police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Monitor local media for updated details on protest locations. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Prepare for road travel delays, Dec. 13, in major urban centers and along major road routes. Heed all traffic and security advisories.
