A section of the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway is to be closed for a number of hours today because of an oil spill.
A Garda spokesman said the spill occurred between the southbound junctions at Abbeyleix (J3) and Cashel (J8). The stretch between J3 and J4 has since been cleared.
Diversions have been put in place and motorists are advised to use alternative routes. The road is expected to reopen by 4pm, the spokesman added.
AA Roadwatch also said there had been an oil spill on the M9 Dublin to Waterford road. Those travelling southbound between the Castledermot (J4) and Carlow town (J5) junctions are advised to drive with care.