They said blockades at all Irish ports have now ended, and significant work is underway to process the accumulated cargo. It will take several days before the affected ports are fully back to normal operations.

The Irish Road Haulage Association is calling on the Government and Road Safety Authority to impose tighter restrictions.

Figures from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) also reveal how the M50 was by far the most lucrative toll road in the state in 2024.

The new procedure means pursuits no longer have to automatically be called off when a chase goes contra-flow to traffic.

From January 1st, 2025, there will be a 10 cent increase for cars, buses, coaches, and lighter goods vehicles that do not have a tag or video account on the M50.