Calls on social media are urging everyone “from HGV drivers to farmers” to take part in a “day of action” on April 14
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is urging protesters not to block emergency vehicles as demonstrations over fuel prices are set to target key roads.
In a statement issued on social media, NIAS said they were “aware” protests are likely to take place “at a number of locations” across the region on Tuesday, April 14.
“The safety of both staff and patients remains our priority, and we would ask that emergency service vehicles are not impeded by any protests,” a spokesperson said.
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The announcement from the ambulance service comes after a post shared on Facebook has called for everyone “from HGV drivers to farmers” to take part in a “day of action” at 2pm, on Tuesday, April 14.
The post reads: “Join us as we bring the country to a stop and make our voices be heard.”
The protest is expected to take place at several locations including Larne, the Westlink, Lisburn, Nutts Corner, Mallusk, Ballygawley and Omagh.
In their statement issued on Friday, NIAS said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is aware that protests are likely to take place at a number of locations across Northern Ireland on Tuesday 14th April.
“NIAS would like to reassure the public that every effort is being made to maintain health and social care services as far as possible.
“If there is any disruption to services, then local providers will advise patients and service users accordingly.
“The safety of both staff and patients remains our priority, and we would ask that emergency service vehicles are not impeded by any protests.”
Meanwhile, a PSNI spokesman said: “Police are aware of posters online calling for protests at various locations across Northern Ireland and we will be monitoring the situation.”
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