LIVE UPDATES: Protests continue around the country, farmers meeting with Government
16:30: Huge tailbacks on the M1 with fuel protesters closing the motorway near Dundalk.
Many tractors, lorries and other vehicles are being used to block both sides of the northbound carriageway.
15:00: Protesters have engaged in a standoff with An Garda Síochána's public order unit at the oil refinery in Whitegate.
This is due to Gardai trying to escort a fuel tanker towards the refinery but protesters are not allowing it.
14:35: Four protesters, including one of the leaders of the campaign John Dallon, have been refused entry to a meeting between Government and representatives.
Mr Dallon said that they were told by TD's that the could attend the meeting, but their names were not on the list when they arrived.
14:30: Aer Lingus takes to Instagram to warn customers about delays in getting to the airport and to allow further time.
14:12: A security operation is in place near Leinster House and Kildare Street, in response to a possible protest.
A meeting is planned and is due to take place on Kildare Street between industry representatives and Government.
13:53: Taoiseach has said the Blockade has to end.
Speaking on RTE Radio One this afternoon, the Taoiseach has called for an end to the blockades on ports, calling the current situation "unconciousable".
He added: "It makes no sense and Government will, through An Garda Síochána, make sure access is there."
13:40: Five fuel trucks allowed through blockade at Foynes.
Protesters at the fuel depot at Port of Foynes have allowed five trucks through, which are the first to leave the depot in four days.
12:50: DPD suspends their delivery services tomorrow, as part of delays experienced by the protest.
12:18: Taoiseach's trade visit to Canada on Sunday has been postponed, with no reason given.
The Taoiseach had been scheduled to travel with five other Government ministers for a three day mission to promote the country.
11:30: M50 remains heavily disrupted, with multiple lane closures along the country's busiest road.
This comes as people were seen making their way towards the airport on foot yesterday.
11:07am: Peter Burke urges protesters to end the blockades and argues that the Government is working day and night on fuel supports.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke said: "People have a right to protest, and I understand the genuine frustration around rising fuel costs.
"But what we are seeing now has gone beyond protest, and I understand the genuine frustration around rising fuel costs."
11:00am: Massive Garda presence at the Whitehall refinery in Cork, with Gardai blocking off the main road towards the protesters.
Multiple Garda vehicles have arrived at the facility.
09.20am: Protestors who gathered in Monaghan yesterday evening have blocked the Dublin Road roundabout.
9:00am: Protesters block the N4 just outside Mullingar, with a large convoy moving slowly along the road.
Hard shoulder has been left clear to allow emergency vehicles access, as this is an important route towards Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.
08:35am: We're heading into the fourth day of protests and discontent is spreading right throughout the country.
Protestors gearing up in Cavan Town
16:35: Taoiseach has called for the blockades to be stood down, wanting to protect peoples rights and keep the economy going.
Speaking at the opening of Campas Íosagáin in County Cork, he said: "My fundamental message is to those who are preventing people from accessing work or getting about the place.
"We have no issue with protest. People are entitled to protest, but this has gone beyond legitimate protest, when you start blocking access to ports and oil refineries."
15:20: M50 is now at gridlock, with the road almost completley blocked off, some people have even began walking with luggage along the side of the motorway.
This gridlock is between the N2 and N3 Northbound and has tailbacks of nearly 10km, there is no access to M50 Northbound from N3.
15:00: Fuels for Ireland say some forecourts are now running out of fuel as a direct result of the blockades.
Kevin McPartland of Fuels for Ireland said: "The position is straightforward. If access to fuel terminals and refineries is obstructed, fuel cannot be loaded and delivered as normal.
"If fuel cannot be delivered as normal, stock levels at forecourts cannot be maintained. What we are now seeing at some sites is the inevitable consequence of those blockades."
14:45: Huge delays on M50 Northbound as just one lane is opened, with some hauliers stopping their vehicles in the road.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is appealing for people to avoid the motorway, with the motorway now effectively closed.
14:00: Irish Road Haulage Association continuing to work with the Government and will not be engaging in protests.
In a statement, they said: "We reiterate that we will not be taking part in any protest actions whilst we are negotiating in good faith with the Government.
"The Irish Road Haulage Association believes that the best way to resolve this issue is through dialogue and we will contine ongoing discussions with the government to bring about further supports for our members."
12:55pm: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has urged Government to "pick up the phone" to protesters.
Speaking at a neutrality policy launch, she said: "The ball is now in the court of Government.
"Rather than escalating the situation, they need to lift the phone, they need to engage with the protesters, and to hear what they say.
"My understanding is that Government reaching out and communicating with the farmers, hauliers and the agricultural contractors means that the protest ends."
12:05pm: HSE CEO Anne O'Connor and Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill are calling for all approaches to medical facilities to be kept clear.
This is so that patients attending appointments and emergency services both have access, amid the protests.
11:50am: Luas Green Line services not operating from St Stephen's Green and Dominick.
In a statement on their website, Luas Customer Service said: "Passengers, please be advised Green Line services are currently not operating between St. Stephen's Green and Dominick. Services are operating between Broombridge and Dominick and between St. Stephen's Green and Brides Glen only. This is due to a protest at O'Connell Bridge. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
"All Red Line services are operating normally."
11:33am: Dublin Bus providing travel updates regularly on their X account.
11:14am: M50 Dublin providing an update on their X account.
10:46: Defence Forces say images that show armoured vehicles are just conducting exercises ahead of a deployment.
10:43: Gardai say ongoing protests at fuel depots and refineries no loner 'tolerable' and shift to enforcement stage
An Garda Síochána have issued a statement regarding the protests. Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operations, Shawna Coxon said: "Over the last two days An Garda Síochána has engaged extensively with those taking part in fuel protests across the country to facilitate peaceful protest while protecting public safety.
"Yesterday, we advised protestors that they were severely impacting on the lives of people, particularly emergency workers, those who need to attend hospital, and workers.
"Despite our significant and prolonged engagement, which has included explaining and encouraging protestors to facilitate free movement of traffic, it is clear that some people have significantly escalated an already difficult situation by targeting critical infrastructure such as fuel depots and refineries.
"These are no longer protests, they are blockades.
"These blockades are putting at risk supplies of food, fuel, clean water and animal feed. These are critical for the nation and its people.
"This is not tolerable and is against the law.
"The wilful obstruction of public roads and the movement of vehicles and persons are offences under various statutes including the Public Order Act and Road Traffic Acts.
"As part of our well-established graduated policing response in dealing with protests, An Garda Síochána is now moving to an enforcement phase in relation to those impacting on critical infrastructure unless they desist and disperse from these blockades.
"An Garda Síochána is advising protestors to immediately cease blockades of such critical infrastructure or face the full rigours of the law."
10:08: O'Rourke blasts Government plans to deploy army
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, has called out the decision by the Government to seek assistance from the Defence Forces to remove fuel protesters.
He said: "This is a dangerous and heavy handed approach. People are protesting because they simply cannot afford to fuel their cars, heat their homes or run their businesses. The answer is not military action, its political action."
9:30am: Peadar Tóibín urges the Government to deescalate and talk to the fuel price protesters
Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the Government to deescalate, he said: "It is madness for the government to call in the army before trying every peacful avenue
9:00am: Spirits remain high in Galway Docks this morning as fuel protests enter their third day.
Pizzas, water bottles and turf for their fire were among the gifts protesters received overnight.
The protest looks set to continue despite concerns this morning that the army will be called in to intervene.
The bridge at the docks remains open to everyone bar oil tankers.
Video: Patrick Flaherty