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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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Government is dealing with two problems. One is economic. Second is those taking it upon themselves to rule on who can go where and when
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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’
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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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‘Fuel is a particular issue’: Union to seek supports for workers in meeting with Ministers
Impact of increased price of fuel and food as well as inflation generally to be discussed, says Ictu president
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Current energy crisis is ‘worst the world has ever seen,’ Harris says
Tánaiste warns that households may need to reduce energy usage as Government considers further support measures
Profits at Kilkenny Design Group surge to more than €1.1m
Company operating in environment of ‘economic volatility’ and encountering ‘headwinds beyond our control’
Irish public ‘emotionally checking out’ after succession of crises
Instead of panicking in the face of global turmoil, people are emotionally checking out, survey suggests
The Gulf war economic fallout: how bad is it and how long will it last?
The conflict with Iran has thrown energy markets into turmoil and the global economy into chaos
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Four ways the Iran war could make life more expensive
From food prices and fertiliser to home heating and holidays, the conflict in the Middle East is hitting finances in several areas
‘Buddy’ system could be a way to combat the fuel crisis
Our Government is considering asking us to drive less, more slowly and to take public transport where possible
Oil price rise to have deeper inflation impact than just increases at the pumps
Reading US intentions on Iran is proving next to impossible
Aldi Ireland announces fresh pay increases for workers
Increase comes two months after supermarket chain increased pay for hourly workers by 2%
Extra 300 people join live register amid warnings of softening jobs market
Unemployment rate should be viewed against the backdrop of ‘extreme global volatility’, says economist with jobs platform Indeed
Could already booked flights see a surcharge or could they be cancelled due to fuel shortage?
Risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June due to ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned
Combat soaring fuel prices with 30km/h speed limit
Politicians respond with temporary fixes while avoiding fundamental change
Teacher shortages: High cost of living creates Dublin ‘brain drain’
Urban allowance similar to London weighting could help alleviate difficulties in recruiting staff, figures in profession say
Inflation spikes just as prices were coming down on many consumer goods
Energy prices have soared just as the cost of many grocery items began to fall
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