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Monday 13 April 2026 Dublin: 11°C
Freedom of the Press
Media Minister wants examination of 'lopsided' fuel protests coverage by the media
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
holy row
Pope has 'no intention to debate' Trump after US President calls him 'WEAK on crime'
Dóchas Centre
Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court
Dublin
Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang
Back To School
All major roads clear and Dublin Bus resumes full schedule following morning fuel protest disruptions
Today's news
The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
holy row
Pope has 'no intention to debate' Trump after US President calls him 'WEAK on crime'
Updated 23 mins ago
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Dublin
Detective Garda charged with facilitating a 'serious offence' by an organised crime gang
26 mins ago
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Back To School
All major roads clear and Dublin Bus resumes full schedule following morning fuel protest disruptions
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 39 mins ago
47.8k
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Dóchas Centre
Martina and Ammi Burke released from prison after being jailed for contempt of court
48 mins ago
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strait of hormuz
The Pontiff vs the President: Trump, Pope Leo and the Catholic contradiction
Bobby McDonagh
1 hr ago
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Freedom of the Press
Media Minister wants examination of 'lopsided' fuel protests coverage by the media
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
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
165
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
107
not happy
'F***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests
280
Explainer
What carbon tax changes mean in the long and short term
121
Hungary for change
Irish and EU leaders welcome Hungary 'back to Europe' after landslide defeat for Orbán
2 hrs ago
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fuel protests
'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters
2 hrs ago
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deadlines
Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog
3 hrs ago
4.7k
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The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
3 hrs ago
23.0k
69
at the pumps
Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality
4 hrs ago
11.1k
52
fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
5 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 5 hrs ago
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Arrests
Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork
6 hrs ago
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pop superstar
Britney Spears enters voluntary rehab weeks after arrest for driving under the influence
7 hrs ago
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strait of hormuz
Keir Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise
7 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
47
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
21
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
38
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
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
7 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
15 hrs ago
37.1k
165
Security operation
Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
16 hrs ago
35.6k
Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Saoirse Ronan?
16 hrs ago
18.8k
As it happened
Rory McIlroy retains The Masters title at Augusta
Updated 16 hrs ago
79.1k
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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 17 hrs ago
110k
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gone
Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years as Hungary's leader
17 hrs ago
49.1k
126
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
18 hrs ago
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spending and saving
Money Diaries: A self-employed illustrator living in the west of the country
The Journal reader
18 hrs ago
18.0k
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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.
Updated 19 hrs ago
168k
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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
11
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
fuel protests
Tomorrow's Leaving Cert music practicals postponed over protests
21 hrs ago
19.9k
45
fuel protests
Government to announce new fuel supports this evening
Updated 21 hrs ago
45.1k
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The Daily Poll
How do you feel about the protests now?
22 hrs ago
48.0k
122
blockades for everyone
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
12 Apr
76.4k
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fuel depots
Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes as protesters at Rosslare Europort stand down
Updated 12 Apr
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Dail vote
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
12 Apr
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EU
Hungary at polls in key election that could unseat Viktor Orbán after 16 years
12 Apr
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Killarney
Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests
12 Apr
25.2k
Petrol Pumps
It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body
Close to 900 forecourts have run dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.
12 Apr
46.6k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Several fuel blockades ended by gardaí, Cabinet holds rare Sunday meeting, and Victor Orban in the fight of his political life in Hungary’s election.
12 Apr
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Can you get a refund for a haunted house?
12 Apr
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Internet Diaries
The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality
Stephen McDermott
12 Apr
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Accountability
Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all
Dr Chris Luke
12 Apr
6.1k
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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.
12 Apr
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