Laois Gardaí say fuel protest posed difficulties for people with medical emergencies
Published 7th Apr 2026, 17:33 GMT
The M7 Motorway is closed in both directions between Junction 16 and Junction 17 in Portlaoise
Laois Gardaí say protests on the motorway have caused issues for people with medical emergencies.
The M7 Motorway is being blocked in both directions by trucks between Junction 16 and 17 as part of ongoing protests in Portlaoise. The blockage, which is taking place as part of a national protest over high fuel prices, is having knock-on impacts on approach roads to the motorway.
“A few medical emergencies, we have had difficulties trying to get them around the motorway,” a Portlaoise Garda said.
Gardaí said traffic in Portaloise town isn’t bad but it remains heavy on the Dublin Road. The protesters are expected to keep the motorway closed until 7pm this evening.