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Fuel taxes will be increased on a phased basis over the next four months - here's what you need to know
Simon Harris
The Cabinet today agreed to extend reductions on excise duty for fuel until December 1
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Irish customers could see an increase in fuel prices even when Strait reopens, expert warns
Simon Harris
The Government will decide in the next two weeks whether tax cuts on petrol and diesel should continue
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All you need to know about Irish fuel prices in the wake of US and Iran agreement
Oil prices
CEO of Fuels for Ireland, Kevin McPartlan told us when Irish consumers can expect to see a reduction in prices
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Social welfare Ireland: Exact date vital payment worth over €1,000 will return in September
Social Welfare
The scheme benefits around 460,000 recipients across the country
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Experts say little known car button could help drivers save money on fuel
Cars
Experts say drivers can help reduce fuel consumption and make journeys more comfortable by using one button on the dashboard.
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Pain at the pumps warning for Irish drivers and home owners as expert delivers grim verdict
Oil prices
Kevin McPartlan, CEO Fuels for Ireland, delivered a chilling verdict that offered no real short-term hope for Irish consumers
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Justice Minister gives blunt one-word response when asked about any regrets over fuel protest comments
Fuel poverty
Jim O’Callaghan was criticised for announcing that the Defence Forces would be called in to respond to the protests
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Irish homes hit with new bin charge as Panda confirms €12 'fuel surcharge'
Bin charges
Panda Waste is adding a temporary fuel surcharge of 97c per month to bin bills from May, bringing another cost of living hit for Irish households.
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Construction sector will receive energy support as fuel schemes announced - all you need to know
Transport
Details of the €120 million Road Transporters Support Scheme and the €100 million Fuel Support Scheme have been announced
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Justice Minister rules out probe into policing of fuel protests as he gives verdict on gardai actions
Fuel poverty
Jim O’Callaghan, who raised the prospect of deploying the Defence Forces during the blockade, said he was “satisfied” with how gardaí had policed the protests
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Multi-million euro energy support packages for hauliers and farmers before Cabinet today
Fuel poverty
A €40m support scheme for the haulage and coach sector and €100m fuel subsidy scheme for the agricultural sector are set to be approved by Cabinet
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Social welfare and cost of living changes happening within days explained
Cost of Living
Social welfare recipients should take note of an upcoming payment date change
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Review into fuel protests 'more important' now than Covid report, says MEP Sean Kelly
European Parliament
The MEP said there is now a real danger of copycat demonstrations
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Social welfare changes coming within days including payment date change
Social Welfare
A number of social welfare changes are looming
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Irish electricity bills could rise by 8% as minister pinpoints crucial months
Cost of Living
Asked about energy credits in the future, Darragh O’Brien said the government is not ruling anything out at the moment
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'Handsome Mark' speaks about new-found fame and jokes he might be single soon
Cork
The young Cork man became a hit with the ladies after being interviewed at the recent fuel protests
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Michael Healy-Rae fist-pumps with protesters after resigning as Government wins confidence motion on fuel protests
Michael Healy-Rae
The biggest shock of the debate was when Michael Healy-Rae said he would be resigning as a minister of state
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'Effective protests', including blockades, work - People Before Profit
Ruth Coppinger
A motion of confidence in the coalition will take place in the Dáil chamber today
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Northern Ireland fuel protests LIVE as disruption expected across the country
Fuel poverty
It follows several days of fuel protests across Ireland
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Pressure mounting as three Government-aligned Independent TDs are weighing options ahead of confidence vote
Dail
Voting will take place in the Dáil on Tuesday as TDs return to the chamber after two weeks off
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Garda Commissioner thanks officers after fuel protest crackdown as warning issued over threats
An Garda Siochana
Commissioner Kelly issued the public statement on Monday, following the major Garda operation on Saturday and Sunday that cleared blockades in Cork, Galway and Dublin. He applauded his officers' prrofessionalism.
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Ireland fuel protest updates as support package unveiled ahead of no-confidence vote
Irish Government
Motorway protests caused delays across Ireland on Monday morning as schools reopened, despite the Government announcing a €505m support package
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Fuel package: Direct payments among 'substantial' supports set to be unveiled
Irish Government
The Government is set to approve a 'substantial' fuel support package, including direct payments to struggling businesses, following days of disruption caused by nationwide protests.
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Ireland fuel protests LIVE as €505 million in fuel-cost measures announced
Gardai
The fuel protest blockage on Dublin's O'Connell Street was cleared in a dramatic overnight Garda operation.
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