BREAKING: Two Kilkenny fuel stations issue notice amid 'delays in fuel deliveries'

Two Inver filling stations in Kilkenny have issued a customer notice as disruption from the ongoing fuel price protests continues.

The fuel stations on the Castlecomer Road in Kilkenny City and in Slieverue in South Kilkenny have advised customers that they are 'currently experiencing delays in fuel deliveries'.

They stated that the delays are 'due to ongoing disruption affecting access to the Foynes fuel terminal'.

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The statement continues: "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to continue serving our customers.

"Thank you for your understanding and continued support."

Across the country, roads and infrastructure are being heavily affected by protests over the price of petrol, diesel, and agricultural diesel.

Protests are taking place nationwide, and the M9 Motorway in Kilkenny was blocked this morning at the Danesfort exit northbound.

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Gardaí have pleaded with protestors to engage with gardaí locally to facilitate public transport and other traffic as severe delays are taking place across the country.

The army is now set to be deployed across Ireland to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed.

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Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said he regarded roads as critical infrastructure but said it was up to the Justice Minister to clarify operational matters.

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