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Politics

Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
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
94.2k
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
31
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
12.7k
48
The Daily Poll
What do you think of the €505m fuel supports package?
13 Apr
37.9k
92
fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
13 Apr
19.9k
78
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
175k
360
fuel protests
Government to announce new fuel supports this evening
Updated 12 Apr
45.7k
119
The Daily Poll
How do you feel about the protests now?
12 Apr
50.9k
122
blockades for everyone
Donald Trump says the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz immediately
12 Apr
77.8k
155
Dail vote
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
12 Apr
26.9k
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
9.1k
2
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
247
This month
April 2026
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
67.4k
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
38.2k
114
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
106
fuel protests
M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day
Updated 11 Apr
82.7k
130
RELATED
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
10 Apr
Dublin Airport advises travellers to use back roads as M50 blocked
10 Apr
'Another few days will have things crippled': Inside the fuel price protest WhatsApp groups
10 Apr
The Morning Lead
Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power could end tomorrow, but will anything change in Hungary?
At the moment, opinion polls put Orbán’s main rival in the lead, but how different would the country look under his leadership?
Jane Matthews
11 Apr
12.7k
37
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
10 Apr
4.1k
Talks
Fuel protests to continue after no agreement reached in government meeting with representatives
10 Apr
28.1k
82
Not happy
'F***ed off and f***ed over': Fianna Fáil backbenchers furious over handling of fuel protests
10 Apr
126k
281
fuel supply
Fire and ambulance services to be curtailed due to fuel shortages caused by protests
Updated 10 Apr
59.2k
192
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
10 Apr
11.4k
5
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
10 Apr
3.1k
National Ambulance Service
Ambulance workers say they've 'no option but to take action'
10 Apr
28.7k
Middle East
US vice president JD Vance flies to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran
10 Apr
4.2k
The Morning Lead
From full-throated support to outrage, our readers have their say on the fuel protests
There was plenty of criticism for the government’s handling of the fuel crisis and the protests themselves.
10 Apr
40.9k
174
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
9 Apr
6.2k
Analysis
Government's hardline response runs the risk of bolstering blockade movement
Christina Finn
9 Apr
18.9k
79
east Cork
Whitegate blockade leader says protesters aren’t “acting the langer”
The Journal has spent the day with the protestors in Whitegate Refinery who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Whitegate
9 Apr
12.0k
48
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