What is a C70 request and how often are they issued?This morning's move by An Garda Síochána to request assistance from the Defence Forces to remove blockades of critical national infrastructure comes after a significant ramping up of the Government's criticism of the protests.
Irish man arrested in Spain to contest extraditionA 37-year-old Irish man the Spanish authorities have described as "one of the leaders" of the Hutch Organised Crime Group is to contest his extradition to Ireland.
Blockades see some forecourts running out of fuelThe Minister for Justice has confirmed that the Defence Forces will be deployed to remove vehicles blocking critical infrastructure as fuel price protests entered a third day.
Emergency group convenes over fuel protest disruptionThe National Emergency Coordination Group has been convened to assess the impact of the ongoing blockades on the transport network, as there is further disruption on Ireland's road networks for a third day.
