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The depth of antipathy and ‘hatred’ directed at Coalition parties in recent months has caught the Government by surprise
Home heating costs; US military aircraft in Irish airspace; and prison overcrowding
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EU countries urged to consider ‘energy voucher’ schemes to ease household bills
European Commission to recommend temporary ban on energy disconnections
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Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices
Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action
Unions threaten industrial action as they accuse Government of prioritising business
Workers’ living standards squeezed, Ictu chief says, with Coalition listening to ‘those who shout the loudest’
Rising electricity prices; first Free State census; the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
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Households could face electricity price rises within weeks
Europe only has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel because of the Middle East conflict, energy watchdog warns
Should I be worried about my summer travel plans amid jet fuel issues?
Europe reportedly has ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies on hand. What will this mean for flights?
People Before Profit calls for new phase of protests through strikes
Parties accuse Coalition of ‘splashing the cash’ on developers and landlords while ignoring workers
Stocks back to record-setting ways on Middle East truce hopes
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Energy vulnerabilities exposed
Last week’s events showed how reliant we remain on fossil fuels and how culturally embedded that dependence is
Fact check: Has Ireland really introduced the ‘largest fuel assistance package in Europe’?
Britain introduced no measures for the current fuel crisis but has not reversed the 6 cent cut in excise from 2022
‘Our politics are not working’: Young Fianna Fáil TDs rebuke Coalition in strong statement
‘We must face that reality that the social contract is strained to breaking point,’ says trio of representatives
Consumer watchdog finds no evidence of fuel price gouging in era of spiralling costs
Costs increasing in line with wholesale price, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission tells Oireachtas committee
‘Heartbreaking’: Limerick coach operator pulls out of schoolbus run due to cost of fuel
Paudie Kenneally, who operates a fleet of 25 buses, says he gave Bus Éireann notice that he would not operate beyond Easter holidays
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Reader left baffled by Flogas refund that never arrived
Consumer says he doesn’t understand why Flogas could not credit the refund to his bank account
Michael Healy-Rae resigns as Minister of State after Government ‘let the people down’
Coalition survives confidence motion in Dáil following handling of fuel protests
O’Donovan’s comments on media coverage of fuel protest ‘sinister and deeply disturbing’, NUJ says
Minister for Media suggests RTÉ report used to encourage protesters to Whitegate refinery
Iran war triggers 19% jump in Irish wholesale electricity prices
Increase in wind energy shields country from worst of spike, Wind Energy Ireland says
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Opposition parties support fuel protests but stop short of endorsing blockades
Many TDs are preparing to support Sinn Féin’s motion of no confidence in the Government this week
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration
Demonstrators’ blockades only lifted after Garda action and €500m of Government supports
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Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package
Coalition denies latest measures a direct response to blockades, but faces further headaches
Fuel protests to continue after ‘insulting’ package aimed at tackling prices, says key figure
Measures announced on Sunday evening ‘not enough’, says farmer James Geoghegan
Fuel protests: Blockades at Galway, Foynes and Rosslare Europort stood down
Wexford and Limerick protesters say they did not want situation to escalate
Fuel protests reveal flawed relationship between farms, fertilisers and food
Farmers have warned of food shortages but Ireland imports most of what it eats
Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?
Every political problem faced by recent governments has been solved – to a greater or lesser extent – by finding money to throw at it. What happens if that dries up?
Cabinet to meet on Sunday as gardaí clear O’Connell Street fuel protest
Temporary Fuel Support Scheme is expected to target hauliers and farmers
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‘You know who’s in control’ - How the fuel protests brought the country to a standstill
The seeds of this week’s disruption were sown in meetings in late March and fomented in online forums and WhatsApp groups
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
Where are the fuel protests on Friday and which roads are impacted in Dublin and across Ireland?
The latest information on Friday’s protests, including M50 delays and disruption on the M1, M7, M8 and M18
US inflation rose to 3.3% in March on Middle East energy shock
Increase in prices highest since May 2024 as Iran conflict triggers historic surge in petrol prices
Have your say: How have home-heating oil price rises impacted you?
Home-heating oil prices rose by almost 70 per cent in March due to the Iran war, according to the CSO
Price of home-heating oil hits highest level since 1996 amid Iran war
Cost of diesel at its highest level since July 2022 while price of petrol at its highest level since August 2022, CSO data shows
‘Act of national sabotage’: Taoiseach condemns blockade of State’s only oil refinery
Luas partially suspended in Dublin as commuters face disruption across the country on second day of protest
Have your say on the fuel protests: How have you been affected?
The protests have stopped traffic and caused severe disruption to public transport
‘Living pay cheque to pay cheque’: Teachers feel pinch of cost-of-living crisis
Recent pay rises leave teachers feeling they amounted to ‘half or less than half’ rate of inflation’
How to manage family finances after a separation
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Luas and Dublin Bus report ongoing traffic issues amid fuel protest
National fuel protest is taking place over energy prices caused by ongoing war in the Middle East
Shoppers face higher grocery prices as fallout from the Middle East crisis feeds through
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Czech Republic took in huge numbers of Ukrainians. Its new government is not so welcoming
Right-wing populist government in Prague plans to cut off military aid to Kyiv and wants restrictions on refugee 'protection' for Ukrainians
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