Politics
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fuel protests
Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package
The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.
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blockades for everyone
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
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Dail vote
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
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Internet Diaries
The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality
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Dublin
Hundreds of gardaí clear fuel protesters from O’Connell Street and M50 in overnight operation
The operation took place in the early hours of this morning.
Saturday
11 Apr
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fuel protests
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
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Rosslare Europort
Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through
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Far-right
How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them
While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.
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whitegate
Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí
It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.
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fuel protests
Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy
Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.
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Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
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fuel protests
M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day
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The Morning Lead
Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power could end tomorrow, but will anything change in Hungary?
At the moment, opinion polls put Orbán’s main rival in the lead, but how different would the country look under his leadership?
Friday
10 Apr
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Talks
Fuel protests to continue after no agreement reached in government meeting with representatives
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Not happy
'F***ed off and f***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests
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fuel supply
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
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National Ambulance Service
Ambulance workers say they've 'no option but to take action'
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fuel protest
From full-throated support to outrage, our readers have their say on the fuel protests
There was plenty of criticism for the government’s handling of the fuel crisis and the protests themselves.
Thursday
9 Apr
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Analysis
Government's hardline response runs the risk of bolstering blockade movement
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east Cork
Whitegate blockade leader says protesters aren’t “acting the langer”
The Journal has spent the day with the protestors in Whitegate Refinery who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.
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Middle East
Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon after condemnation of Israeli strikes
The Iranian president today said the attacks rendered planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran “meaningless”.
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people yesterday.
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the strkes were putting the ceasefire "under severe strain".
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fuel protests
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
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fuel protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
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fuel protests
Up to 40 forecourts in Munster are running out of fuel or have closed pumps due to shortages
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fuel protests
'They’re going to shut everything': Why anonymous voice notes spread during big, uncertain events
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Delays
HSE Mid West meeting hears it’s taking some staff up to six hours to get to and from work
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Galway City
Permission granted for Galway City Ring Road after 20 years of debate and legal wrangling
