hings have escalated dramatically in recent days, with nationwide fuel protests dominating the news agenda and causing chaos on our streets. 
As protestors continue to dig in, notable alarm has been growing in the government. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the demonstrations, calling the blockage of a key refinery in Cork an act of “national sabotage”. 
As pressure mounts and talk of Defence Force deployment increases, Indo Politics brings you the very latest from an increasingly tense standoff. 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan
Guest: Conál Thomas

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