What the world needs to know about the real stakes of the energy crisis – POLITICO
“[The] damage to household finances this year is to a large degree already done,” said James Smith, chief economist at…
Irish government loses key rural voice in surprise resignation amid fuel-price fury – POLITICO
Rising to his feet from the government benches, Healy-Rae said he’d spent Monday night talking to aggrieved voters…
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation – The Irish Times
Independent Minister of State Micheal Healy-Rae took the Dáil and the Government by surprise when he announced his…
Gardaí concerned radicalised fuel protesters may confront or attack senior politicians – The Irish Times
Garda protection is being stepped up around senior politicians, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, due to fears they will…
Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration – The Irish Times
The clearing of blockades by gardaí and the announcement of a €500 million package to reduce the pressure…
Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package – The Irish Times
The Government is to raid the exchequer surplus to pay another half a billion euro in fuel supports…
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public – The Journal
The government’s half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public The JournalWhat does the ceasefire…
Fuel protests to continue after ‘insulting’ package aimed at tackling prices, says key figure – The Irish Times
One of the lead fuel price protesters has said groups will continue targeting “major infrastructure” after an “insulting”…
Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country – POLITICO
“It’s beyond comprehension that we were on the precipice of losing oil refining capacity in the country in…
Taoiseach responds to Irish unity motion passed by Waterford councillors
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has responded to a motion on Irish unity passed by Waterford City and County Council.…
Cabinet to meet today over fuel crisis as gardaí move in to clear blockades
A blockade outside Ireland’s only oil refinery was abandoned by demonstrators after a dramatic Garda operation amid fears…
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease – The Irish Times
The Government is hoping to face down fuel protests with the prospect of a multimillion-euro package of supports…