Irish - Last month April 2026
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.
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
A former Ceann Comhairle warned the Taoiseach and Tánaiste last month that failure to act to support the agri-sector would have major political ramifications.
Fuel Support Scheme on the cards as govt seeks to strike a deal with protesters
It would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Four busloads of gardaí arrive at fuel protest at Co Cork oil refinery
Protestors have formed a line on the road blocking gardaí.
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Tensions at Whitegate: Garda Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues
An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery had been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.

