The Government is resuming talks today as fuel protests enter a fifth day, with road blockages sparking fears of shortages and major disruption nationwide.

The fuel protests have entered their fifth day as the O'Connell Bridge remains closed, bus routes and road closures are still out of action and government panic over fuel blockades

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Motorists across Ireland are expected to experience severe delays on their commutes today as the third day of planned fuel protests gets underway. Road users are advised to plan their journeys and expect delays.

O'Connell Bridge remains closed today, with the familiar sight of tractors, trucks, and buses still lining both sides of the city's main thoroughfare

Police have vowed to respond to any protest on the M25. Social media posts circulating earlier today claimed there will be protests on major routes nationwide, calling on lorry drivers, farmers and others to get involved. Protests are said to be planned for midday on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.