Dublin City Council have released a statement to remind the public that the city-centre “remains open for business”, despite disruption caused by the current fuel protests.
They say their Traffic Control Room is actively monitoring the location of the protests and the impact that they are having on traffic.
A spokesperson said:
“Vehicle movements are impaired in the city core with O’Connell Street continuing to be completely blocked.
“Where it is possible, adjustments are being made to the traffic signals via our traffic management system to keep movement through the network as smooth as possible.
“Throughout the demonstration we have remained in contact with Bus and Luas operators to provide assistance as required.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation.
“While public transport is experiencing delays and disruption due to the protests, our advice to people travelling into the city is still to consider using these services, or active modes, like walking and cycling, rather than using a car.
“Dublin City FM 103.2 will be on air from 4-7 with traffic updates.
“Dublin City Council would also like to once again appeal to people engaged in the protests to ensure the free passage of all emergency vehicles, both on blue lights heading to an emergency and also returning to base to serve their operational area.
“We ask everyone on the roads to be extra vigilant and compliant when they hear emergency sirens approaching. Do not wait until the emergency vehicles reach the blockades, please allow the other blocked traffic through in advance, so the route is clear for our vehicles to approach.
“Dublin City Council respects the right of people to protest. However, the public also has the right to be able to move freely through our capital city.”