Nationwide fuel protest convoys planned for Friday, 13 November, have been cancelled, but a Dublin demonstration remains planned as hauliers face extensive summit-related traffic restrictions in the capital.

The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest group has withdrawn its nationwide rolling protests, citing Garda warnings, potential consequences for participants’ livelihoods and insufficient support for widespread action. Organisers continue to encourage attendance at a Dublin protest at noon on Friday.

There is a change in the reported location of the remaining demonstration.

Earlier publicity outlined a gathering at the GPO on O’Connell Street followed by a march towards Dublin Castle. However, the Irish Examiner reports this morning that campaigner Anthony Kelleher says a protest will take place outside the Dáil at noon on Friday. The same report confirms that nationwide vehicle convoys have been cancelled.

With differing locations reported, participants and operators planning deliveries nearby should check the latest organiser announcements and Garda traffic updates before travelling. Attendance and the extent of any protest-related disruption remain uncertain.

Organisers acknowledge lack of support

Announcing the cancellation of the nationwide action, organisers said they could not justify exposing participants to potential penalties without confidence that sufficient numbers would turn out.

“We are simply not prepared to put people’s driving licences, jobs, businesses and livelihoods at risk,” the group stated.

Organisers also acknowledged that momentum had weakened since Budget 2027 and that support was insufficient to bring people out in large numbers across the country.

IRHA will not participate

The Irish Road Haulage Association has confirmed that it is neither organising nor participating in the planned protest.

While acknowledging the frustration felt across the transport sector, the association says its priority remains constructive engagement with the Department of Transport and Government to secure support for hauliers.

The Irish Examiner also reports that James Geoghegan, John Dallon and Christopher Duffy, who emerged as prominent figures during April’s fuel protests, are not involved in Friday’s planned Dublin demonstration.

Dublin delivery restrictions remain

The withdrawal of nationwide convoys does not remove the operational difficulties facing hauliers serving Dublin.

Gardaí have confirmed that an extended security and traffic cordon around the Convention Centre remains in place until Friday evening. Samuel Beckett Bridge is closed to traffic, while North Wall Quay between Guild Street and New Wapping Street is closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Access for residents and businesses within the restricted area remains available, subject to security checks.

The restrictions support today’s European Political Community meeting and Friday’s informal meeting of EU leaders. Temporary restrictions are also expected as official escorts move through the wider Dublin region.

In their latest published update, Gardaí say the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel are not expected to be directly affected by the summit policing operation. This does not rule out congestion on connecting routes.

Transport managers should confirm delivery access with customers in the Docklands and city centre, allow additional journey time and brief drivers using current Garda notices. Previously circulated nationwide convoy schedules should no longer be used as the basis for Friday’s route planning.