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LAST UPDATE | 10 Apr
DPD IS TO suspend its courier services in Ireland tomorrow due to the ongoing fuel protests.
While talks on the protests are due to take place between the Government and various organisations at around 2pm today, DPD today said it is making the “difficult decision to temporarily suspend our services in the Republic of Ireland” tomorrow.
“We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time,” added DPD.
Service Update
— DPD Ireland (@dpdireland) April 10, 2026
Due to ongoing fuel protests, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our services in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, 11th April. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. #YourDeliveryExperts pic.twitter.com/OKmWY9J6pV
In a statement to The Journal, An Post said it is facing “challenges” as a result of the fuel protests.
An Post pointed to the significant delays on parts of the road network and noted that “some disruption to services is possible in affected areas”.
“An Post is actively managing the situation,” said the spokesperson.
“While there have been delays, services are not at a critical point at this stage.”
An Post meanwhile said any issues it is experiencing are “partially offset by the fact that more than 50% of our mail’s delivery fleet are EVs”.
Meanwhile, some 96% of its truck fleet run on HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and An Post said it has stocks of HVO at five operational sites nationwide.
A spokesperson for UPS, another large delivery company, said: “We are experiencing limited disruption and delivery delays in some areas.
“Our network remains operational, and contingency measures, including route optimisation and alternative refuelling arrangements, have been activated to minimise the impact wherever possible. For updated shipment information, please use our tracking tool on ups.com.”
Various groups, such as the IRHA, the IFA, the ICMSA, will attend this afternoon’s meeting.
However, representatives of the ongoing fuel protests have not been invited, though Government figures have said it is up to the various bodies to decide who they include in their delegations.
The fuel protests have caused difficulties on the road network, with Dublin Bus experiencing “severe disruptions” and air passengers being advised to allow for extra travel time to and from Dublin Airport.
Meanwhile, Luas services are also impacted, with Green Line services currently not operating between St. Stephen’s Green and Dominick.
Elsewhere, it’s understood the government is working towards a package of measures, but it is unclear if anything will be announced today.
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