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Monday 13 April 2026 Dublin: 10°C
Freedom of the Press
Minister's comments about coverage of protests criticised as 'sinister and deeply disturbing'
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
scarlett faulkner
Limerick woman Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital three weeks after roadside attack
Decision time
Some pro-government Independent TDs still mulling over confidence vote decision
Back To School
All major roads are largely clear this evening, with full Dublin Bus and Luas services restored
change of tune
Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
trade agreement
Petition to suspend trade between EU and Israel reaches almost one million signatures
8 mins ago
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Walking for neutrality
At 91 years of age, with 220 km on the road, activist Lelia Doolan walks for Irish neutrality
32 mins ago
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Siúlóid na Neodrachta
'Ardú croí an tacaíocht d'ár neodracht atá léirithe ar mo shiúl ó Aerfort na Sionainne go BÁC'
41 mins ago
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Courts
'Extraordinary' that TD did not mention child victim in reference for convicted ex-adviser, judge says
59 mins ago
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Courts
Convicted child rapist found in company of three boys jailed for two and a half years
1 hr ago
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scarlett faulkner
Limerick woman Scarlett Faulkner dies in hospital three weeks after roadside attack
The young woman was on life-support after an attack on the side of a road outside the village of Birdhill, Co Tipperary, on 21 March.
Updated 1 hr ago
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SPOTLIGHT

Fuel protests The blockades have been lifted and most of the protests have now ended – but the government will be counting the cost, in more ways than one. 

analysis
The government just spent €505m to assauge groups it spent the week criticising
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social media
The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the protests into a narrative divorced from reality
trouble brewing
Martin, Harris and O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
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not happy
'F***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests
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Explainer
What carbon tax changes mean in the long and short term
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Cork
Man (20s) charged with several road traffic offences after being arrested at Whitegate
1 hr ago
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Backlash
Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
Christina Finn
2 hrs ago
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Threats
Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online
3 hrs ago
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Strikes
SIPTU members of the National Ambulance Service to strike in May
3 hrs ago
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Back To School
All major roads are largely clear this evening, with full Dublin Bus and Luas services restored
It follows six days of protests on Irish roads and blockades of fuel terminals and the country’s only oil refinery in Co Cork.
Updated 3 hrs ago
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Courts
Man thrown into Luas tracks, strangled and hit with glass bottle during robbery, court hears
3 hrs ago
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defamation case
Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday message thrown out
3 hrs ago
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Decision time
Some pro-government Independent TDs still mulling over confidence vote decision
3 hrs ago
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 4 hrs ago
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change of tune
Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
4 hrs ago
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
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Private ADHD Care
‘There was a gap in the market’: Inside Ireland’s booming private ADHD clinics
CPAP Machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
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Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
28
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
39
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
41
Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
61
Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
36
Freedom of the Press
Minister's comments about coverage of protests criticised as 'sinister and deeply disturbing'
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
4 hrs ago
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PodcastThe 42FM
Gav rides the Rorycoaster at Augusta
29m
strait of hormuz
The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction
Bobby McDonagh
Updated 4 hrs ago
8.9k
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Babies
Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
4 hrs ago
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future of farming?
The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland
6 hrs ago
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holy row
Pope has 'no intention to debate' Trump after US President calls him 'WEAK on crime'
Updated 7 hrs ago
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Dublin
Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang
7 hrs ago
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Dóchas Centre
Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court
7 hrs ago
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Hungary for change
Irish and EU leaders welcome Hungary 'back to Europe' after landslide defeat for Orbán
9 hrs ago
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fuel protests
'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters
9 hrs ago
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Air travel after Iran
Airline fuel costs are surging – so how will passengers be affected?
Eoghan Corry
9
Drink driving
If you can't stop a drunk driver, then stop the car
Paddy Comyn
33
Petrol and diesel hikes
Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum
78
Playdates, parties and autism
The invitations some children never receive
Lucinda Murrihy
Crime and class
Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?
Lynn Ruane
50
Mama's hangover
When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore
Niamh O'Reilly
58
Seven ways to de-stress
Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life
Dr Stephen McWilliams
31
deadlines
Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog
9 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
10 hrs ago
33.6k
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at the pumps
Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality
11 hrs ago
14.7k
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fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
11 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Some road protests remain as schools return, Starmer isn’t backing Trump’s plan to blockade Hormuz – and Rory’s glory.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Arrests
Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork
13 hrs ago
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pop superstar
Britney Spears enters voluntary rehab weeks after arrest for driving under the influence
13 hrs ago
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strait of hormuz
Keir Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise
13 hrs ago
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genius at work
He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's second Masters triumph
McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.
The 42
13 hrs ago
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Yesterday
12th April 2026
Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
Christina Finn
22 hrs ago
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Security operation
Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
22 hrs ago
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Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?
23 hrs ago
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As it happened
Rory McIlroy retains The Masters title at Augusta
Updated 23 hrs ago
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transport update
Some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to remaining protests
The M50 was cleared overnight but three protests remain in place on Ireland’s motorways – some blocking both directions.
Updated 12 Apr
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