Ireland fuel protests: Government prepares support deal after blockade pressure

Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland was affected for the fourth day in a row as vehicles, including tractors, blocked roads.

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The move came as travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland was affected for the fourth day in a row as slow-moving convoys made up of vehicles, including tractors, blocked roads in protest against high fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Irish ministers had said earlier on Friday that no further package of support measures would be announced until fuel protesters ended their blockades around the country.

Meetings between Irish ministers and stakeholders are expected to continue over the weekend.

Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) and Finance Minister Simon Harris said that there will be a "substantial and significant" package of support for "key sectors of the economy".