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Small and micro firms have ‘limited ability’ to absorb energy and supply shocks, says Azets Ireland
Fuel price protesters say they will continue blockades despite claiming to have secured meeting
Nationwide disruption continues as petrol station forecourts run low on supply due to ongoing blockades
The three reasons why the Government refuses to meet the fuel protesters
Opposition parties called for engagement with demonstrators but there is distrust of them within Cabinet
IMF chief says oil shock is testing a world with little fiscal buffer
IMF which had been on track to hike its world economic forecasts before Iran war now saw it will cut its outlook next week
‘Out of fuel’: Co Clare garage runs short of diesel as queues form at some petrol stations
Limerick filling stations reportedly place cap on how much fuel motorists can purchase as residents show support for demonstrators
Business leaders call on Government to ‘enforce law and order’ and end fuel protest disruption
Employers’ body Ibec says escalation is jeopardising ‘several cornerstones of Irish economy’
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
Recent fuel price increases ‘not in breach of any law’, consumer watchdog finds
Benchmark wholesale kerosene prices have increased by about 150% since the start of the year
Fuel protest organisers promise ‘massive’ nationwide action
Taoiseach labels blockade of the State’s only oil refinery by demonstrators in Co Cork as an ‘act of national sabotage’
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Obligation of the State to protect peaceful assembly is outlined in the Constitution
Government critical of fuel protesters as demonstrations set to continue into third day
Ministers insist they will only speak to organisations such as Irish Road Hauliers Association and Irish Farmers Association
‘I can’t afford to spend the whole day in traffic’: Dublin commuters hit with gridlock
While those stuck in traffic for hours hoped for a reprieve, a spokesman for the protesters said the blockade was ‘indefinite’
Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protests
Next decision on financial aid not expected until expiry of measures brought in a fortnight ago
Trump threatens to jail journalist who broke story of missing airman
Iranian intelligence chief killed in US-Israeli air strike
EU warns states against excessive support to offset surging energy prices
Brussels worries that spending to cushion soaring prices could turn energy crunch into a fiscal crisis
Believe it or not, few EU countries are offering more relief on energy costs than Ireland
The Government announced a €250m package to lower fuel costs and extend fuel allowance payments for four weeks
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UK downs ‘multiple Iranian drones’; Trump social media statements labelled ‘unhinged’
At least 11 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon including a 4-year-old child
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal or open the Hormuz Strait before ‘all hell’ will rain down
Search under way for missing crew member after US fighter jet shot down over Iran
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
TD calls for car-pooling parking bays at motorway junctions to help commuters cut costs
Financial burden rising for commuters despite Government excise cuts, with few alternatives to driving for many
David McWilliams on why war in Middle East could mean rationing and recession
In the News podcast: Impact on Ireland has been felt in soaring energy prices
Combat soaring fuel prices with 30km/h speed limit
Politicians respond with temporary fixes while avoiding fundamental change
Government needs to keep some ‘firepower’ in reserve during energy crisis, says Taoiseach
Shannon Airport ‘is not used as a base for the Middle East war’ by the US, says Micheál Martin
Two Unifil peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
As it happened: No direct US-Iran negotiations have taken place, says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson
Price rises part of bleak backdrop to talk of ending US-Israeli war on Iran
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin says Government response made up of ‘half measures’
Learning from the 1970s oil shock
Temporary fixes to insulate the population from the full costs of an energy price spike won’t work in the event of a longer-term conflict
Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Talks between Iran and US to be hosted in Pakistan in ‘coming days’ says foreign minister
Israeli police block Catholic figures from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon; Ukraine denies claims Iran destroyed Dubai depot
Two journalists reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon; Yemen’s Houthis confirm attack on Israel
Atomic agency reports no increase in radiation following attack on nuclear facility
UN urges US to conclude investigation into deadly Iran school strike; Sinn Féin TD defends party stance on fuel cuts
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