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Tuesday 14 April 2026 Dublin: 12°C
no confidence motion
Government wins post-fuel protest confidence motion despite shock revolt by Michael Healy-Rae
Healy-Rae said he had spoken to “tractor men” and other protesters in recent days.
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SPOTLIGHT

Fuel protests The blockades have been lifted and most of the protests have now ended – but the government will be counting the cost, in more ways than one. 

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no confidence motion
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Threats in Court
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Garda Referral
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Emergency Arrangements
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food outlets
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fuel protests
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Petrol and diesel hikes
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Mama's hangover
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