Ireland is on the "precipice of turning oil away from the country" as protests over the rising cost of fuel continue, premier Micheal Martin has warned.The Taoiseach said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was "unconscionable".However, one of the leaders of the protests has insisted that the demonstrations will continue "until we get a result".

Ireland is on the "precipice of turning oil away from the country" as protests over the rising cost of fuel continue, premier Micheal Martin has warned.The Taoiseach said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was "unconscionable".However, one of the leaders of the protests has insisted that the demonstrations will continue "until we get a result".