Irish fuel protests cleared by police

The package includes further reductions in fuel duties and a delay in the planned carbon tax increase.

Prime Minister Micheal Martin addressed the nation after mounted police were deployed to regain control of the capital's main thoroughfare.

Protesters, including farmers and hauliers, have expressed dissatisfaction with the measures, calling them 'insulting' and vowing to continue their actions.

The disruption has already led to the deferral of school exams and significant transport delays across the country.