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Irish army on standby as widespread fuel protests cause chaos across country

The Irish army remains on standby to help gardai remove blockades

The Independent UK

Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery

The escalation at Whitegate comes amid confusion over a Government meeting on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?

With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.

Evening Standard

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What’s behind Ireland’s fuel protests and why they’re escalating

The protests stem from soaring petrol and diesel prices, which have reached approximately 193.9 cents and 218.9 cents respectively at filling stations

The Independent UK

Fuel protesters add to demands amid confusion over ‘breakthrough’ meeting

Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues.

Evening Standard

Irish fuel blockades cause critical shortages impacting essential services and healthcare

Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues

The Independent UK

Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

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Irish army called to remove vehicles blocking depots during fuel protests

The Taoiseach said ‘the Government had to act’ once fuel depots were blocked.

Evening Standard

Irish army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as part of fuel protests

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said they would not meet with protesters and said it was a choice between democracy or anarchy.

Evening Standard

Government faces off with protesters over fuel prices

Protests over the Irish Government’s response to rising fuel prices are entering a third day.

Evening Standard

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

Minister’s Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces

But the cancellation presented an opportunity the Defence Forces was able to exploit to pull off its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone.

Evening Standard

Luke Littler tells doubters ‘I’m back where I belong’ in the Premier League

The world number one struggled in the opening weeks of the competition before winning three of the last four weeks.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Actress Pauline McLynn joined an anti-fox hunting protest outside Leinster House in Dublin on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler wants to trademark his face as darts sensation pushes back against AI

Littler has made the application in a bid to combat AI fake images of his face being generated

The Independent UK

Luke Littler speaks out on dealing with Dublin boo-boys after stunning comeback win

Luke Littler came from 5-0 down to beat Gerwyn Price 6-5 in Thursday’s final

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The Independent UK

‘I was gone’ – Luke Littler storms back from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price

The world champion reeled off six successive legs.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy includes elk sliders and one of his mother’s dishes on Masters Champions Dinner menu

The Champions dinner is set to take place on 7 April, two days before the prestigious tournament gets underway

The Independent UK

Six Nations team of the tournament: Who makes our selection after thrilling edition?

Who makes our selection after a captivating championship?

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell takes pride in Triple Crown as Ireland denied Six Nations title

Ireland moved top of the table by registering a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots – but England could not do them a favour in Paris.

The Independent UK

Ireland clinch Triple Crown but fall agonisingly short in Six Nations title bid

Ireland continued their dominance against Scotland but England could not do them a favour in Paris.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell proud after Ireland clinch Triple Crown with win over Scotland

The hosts kept themselves in contention for the Guinness Six Nations title with a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots.

Evening Standard

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.

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