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Politics

This month
April 2026
trade agreement
Petition to suspend trade between EU and Israel reaches one million signatures
Updated 14 Apr
28.7k
93
Sold
State to exit Permanent TSB after Austrian bank strikes deal to buy it for €1.6bn
14 Apr
9.9k
33
RIP
'She walked through the world like an angel': Music stars pay tribute to Clannad's Moya Brennan
Updated 14 Apr
42.8k
52
seen the light
Trump deletes AI post depicting himself as Jesus and says he thought 'it was me as a doctor'
‘I thought it was me as a doctor and had to do Red Cross,’ Trump said yesterday. ‘It’s supposed to be me as a doctor, making people better.’
14 Apr
27.5k
101
tough talks
Israel and Lebanon (without Hezbollah) will meet in Washington for talks on ending war
14 Apr
3.4k
35
Cycling
Dublin City Council backs plan to phase out trucks with high blind spots from city streets
13 Apr
13.7k
52
Green Line
Luas Finglas extension back on track after Manhattan Peanuts legal challenge resolved
13 Apr
25.2k
54
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
13 Apr
4.9k
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
13 Apr
56.3k
120
Threats
Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online
13 Apr
62.1k
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 13 Apr
59.1k
110
Decision time
Some pro-government Independent TDs still mulling over confidence vote decision
13 Apr
17.9k
84
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 13 Apr
1.4k
change of tune
Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
13 Apr
17.4k
18
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.
13 Apr
94.3k
212
future of farming?
The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland
13 Apr
31.8k
37
Hungary for change
Irish and EU leaders welcome Hungary 'back to Europe' after landslide defeat for Orbán
13 Apr
12.9k
100
fuel protests
'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters
13 Apr
36.8k
deadlines
Fuel supports must be temporary to protect Budget, says head of state spending watchdog
13 Apr
12.8k
54
The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
13 Apr
38.0k
93
fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
13 Apr
19.9k
76
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 13 Apr
3.5k
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
12 Apr
43.1k
173
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 12 Apr
176k
361
fuel protests
Government to announce new fuel supports this evening
Updated 12 Apr
45.8k
117
The Daily Poll
How do you feel about the protests now?
12 Apr
50.9k
119
blockades for everyone
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
12 Apr
77.9k
159
Dail vote
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
12 Apr
27.0k
165
EU
Hungary at polls in key election that could unseat Viktor Orbán after 16 years
12 Apr
7.3k
57
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
5.2k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Can you get a refund for a haunted house?
12 Apr
9.2k
3
Internet Diaries
The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality
Stephen McDermott
12 Apr
35.3k
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
108k
245
fuel protests
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Updated 11 Apr
80.4k
217
Rosslare Europort
Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through
Updated 11 Apr
35.3k
65
Far-right
How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them
While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.
Stephen McDermott
11 Apr
67.6k
whitegate
Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí
It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.
Updated 11 Apr
167k
406
fuel protests
Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy
Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.
Updated 11 Apr
38.3k
113
United Left
The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says
11 Apr
23.7k
76
Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
Christina Finn
11 Apr
34.8k
104
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