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Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments

Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week.

Evening Standard

Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning

The outgoing Minister of State voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.

Evening Standard

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Irish government survives vote of confidence over handling of fuel protests

The motion was triggered by the main opposition party, Sinn Fein, which criticised the coalition’s ‘arrogance’

The Independent UK

Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns

Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during a debate in the Dail.

Evening Standard

Irish deputy premier says no review of fuel protest reporting needed

Simon Harris was speaking after his Cabinet and party colleague said he would ask the broadcasting regulator to look at media reporting.

Evening Standard

Further motorway closures as fuel-cost talks to resume

The Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing the protests which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites.

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Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin

Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

There are demonstrations over the cost of fuel at several locations across Ireland.

Evening Standard

Tributes paid after death of former Dail Speaker Sean Barrett

Sean Barrett was first elected to the Dail in 1981.

Evening Standard

Lurgan proxy bomb attempt ‘would have caused devastation’, Long says

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long was speaking during a visit to Lurgan police station following the attack on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders say Iran war cannot continue for three weeks

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste have condemned the attempted proxy bomb attack in Lurgan on Monday.

Evening Standard

Irish deputy premier describes proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan as ‘deeply chilling’

A food delivery driver was hijacked and forced to transport a bomb to Lurgan police station on Monday night.

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Simon Harris calls Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor ‘worst’

Mr Harris insisted the focus of the day should be on Jessie Buckley, who won the Academy Award for best actress

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor the ‘worst’ – Simon Harris

Speaking in London, the Irish deputy premier said Mr McGregor ‘represents the very worst of us’.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to participate in Dublin Ecofin meeting, Simon Harris says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will attend a meeting of EU finance ministers in Dublin later this year, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

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President Connolly leads congratulations to Irish Oscar winners

The Irish President, premier and deputy premier have congratulated Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham.

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Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London

A parade form Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square included dancers and a giant model of the patron saint.

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Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation

A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships ‘responding to an issue’ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.

The Independent UK

Irish deputy premier criticises fuel price ‘anomalies’

Big differences in prices at fuel pumps cannot ‘be blamed on Iran or what’s happening in the Gulf’, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard

EU buying Russian oil would be ‘utterly despicable’ – Ireland’s deputy premier

Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing to work with European customers amid an energy crisis caused by the Iran war.

Evening Standard

‘Outrageous’ fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told

Reports of dramatic increases to fuel costs, such as home heating oil and motor fuel, have been sent to TDs.

Evening Standard

No change to threat level in Ireland, Simon Harris says

Mr Harris said ‘all options are on the table’ to assist Irish citizens who need help out of the region.

Evening Standard

Congratulations pour in for Jessie Buckley after Bafta win

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste congratulated the Co Kerry actress on Sunday night

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