Michael Healy-Rae, the Minister who sympathises with protesters, has his cake and eats it – The Irish Times
On Wednesday, for once, Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays) arrives bearing good news, albeit of a relative…
How vulnerable is Ireland’s economy to global unrest and oil-price shocks? – The Irish Times
The quarterly press conferences in the Department of Finance have seen ministers reflect upon some grim moments over…
Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services
There is “serious concern” over fuel supplies for Irish emergency service vehicles after three days of protests over…
Fuel price protesters say they will ease blockades after securing Government meeting – The Irish Times
Fuel price protesters have secured a meeting with Government Ministers, according to an organiser of the demonstrations who…
Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland? – The Irish Times
Fuel protests over the Government’s response to rising petrol and diesel prices have entered their third day. Several…
Fuel protesters’ blockade of Ireland’s only oil refinery to stay ‘until diesel capped’ – The Irish Times
Fuel price protesters gathered outside Ireland’s only oil refinery say that if gardaí and the Army come in…
GoFundMe for fuel protesters raises €10K in 3 hours
A GoFundMe support page launched by popular internet personality and commentator Michael McCarthy has raised €10,000 in the…
Price of home-heating oil hits highest level since 1996 amid Iran war – The Irish Times
The price of home-heating oil rose by 67.5 per cent last month when compared with February, the largest…
Irish army called to remove vehicles blocking depots during fuel protests
The army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a continuing…
Fuel protests ‘unacceptable and irresponsible’, says minister
Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure has labelled fuel protests “unacceptable and irresponsible”. Speaking to reporters at Government buildings…
Traffic ‘chaos’ reported in Dublin city centre as fuel protest extends blockade – The Irish Times
Main PointsFuel protests are continuing in several areas after a major national demonstration on TuesdayProtests are continuing on…
Fuel protests cause traffic disruption across Ireland – The Irish Times
Main PointsA national fuel protest is taking place today over spiralling diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices…