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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.

transport update

M50 reopens but some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to protests

fuel protests

Emergency Cabinet meeting to take place today as ministers aim to sign off on fuel package

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Commercial real estate

Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet

Today's news

The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

Yes, it's gone on long enough
No, they should hold out and see what the government offers
No, they should only stand down when all demands are met

See Results

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M50 reopens but some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to protests

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Killarney

Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests

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fuel depots

Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes

2 hrs ago

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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.

2 hrs ago

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SPOTLIGHT

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Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained

illusion of peace

Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped

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Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners

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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.

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fuel protests

Emergency Cabinet meeting to take place today as ministers aim to sign off on fuel package

4 hrs ago

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Internet Diaries

The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality

Stephen McDermott

5 hrs ago

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Accountability

Harm reduction drugs policy: Compassion for some cannot become a risk to all

Dr Chris Luke

5 hrs ago

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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.

5 hrs ago

85.5k

232

Commercial real estate

Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet

With vacancy rates hitting 18.6%, the Central Bank warns the capital’s office market could face a “severe” slump until at least 2027.

Paul O'Donoghue

6 hrs ago

6.7k

Drama

McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic third round, while Lowry surges into contention

12 hrs ago

16.2k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?

The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.

We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.

Megan O'Kane

13 hrs ago

7.4k

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

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

Threats in Court

A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression

Garda Referral

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

Emergency Arrangements

Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements

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

Residential Care

Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'

Yesterday

11th April 2026

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The ace is back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

15 hrs ago

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

17 hrs ago

8.2k

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 17 hrs ago

77.1k

210

Rosslare Europort

Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through

Updated 18 hrs ago

32.9k

women and the church

Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied

Fr Tony Flannery

18 hrs ago

4.6k

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

18 hrs ago

53.0k

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 19 hrs ago

163k

407

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 19 hrs ago

35.5k

139

United Left

The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says

19 hrs ago

21.5k

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

Drink driving

If you can't stop a drunk driver, then stop the car

Paddy Comyn

Petrol and diesel hikes

Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis

Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum

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

Mama's hangover

When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore

Niamh O'Reilly

Seven ways to de-stress

Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life

Dr Stephen McWilliams

Racing

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

Brian Doyle

Updated 20 hrs ago

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As it happened

Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final

20 hrs ago

21.9k

Liveblog

England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship

20 hrs ago

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Ceasefire

Three-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions

21 hrs ago

3.2k

Man O War

Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire

21 hrs ago

32.3k

Premier League

Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth

The 42

21 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

22 hrs ago

75.5k

137

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Christina Finn

22 hrs ago

30.3k

107

Security Breach

Man attacked US military airplane with hatchet at Shannon Airport this morning

23 hrs ago

40.5k

Dunboyne Diana

CMAT brings two-step to Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter dazzles as first headliner of weekend

11 Apr

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fuel protests

M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day

Updated 11 Apr

80.5k

130

FactCheck

Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'

11 Apr

26.1k

Analysis

Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel

Paddy Comyn

11 Apr

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