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Government Faces Pressure After Fuel Blockades Lifted
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- Government Faces Pressure After Fuel Blockades Lifted
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Blockades may have been lifted from fuel depots, but the Government is facing a bruising week and a confidence vote in the Dáil over its handling of the crisis.
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- Protests Continue Despite Garda Operations and New Measures
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Rolling protests are continuing with traffic disruption reported, despite Garda operations clearing blockades at key locations. A €505 million Government package aims to ease the fuel crisis, but tensions remain high.
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- Trump Dismisses Iran Talks as Tensions Escalate
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Donald Trump says he is indifferent about Iran returning to peace talks after negotiations collapsed at the weekend. The US is expected to begin blockading Iranian ports, with plans to target ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Government Unveils €505m Fuel Support Package
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A €505 million package has been signed off by Cabinet, including cuts to excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10 cent per litre, with further supports for key sectors. The measures come amid ongoing protests and political pressure.
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- Artemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome in Houston, Texas
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Artemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome in Houston, Texas.
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- Fuel Prices Cut By 10c As Government Unveils €505m Support Package
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel costs to fall from midnight Tuesday after Cabinet signs off on €505m support package. Petrol and diesel cut by 10c per litre, carbon tax hike delayed until October, with supports for agriculture and haulage.
Our Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly has more.
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- Rare Emergency Cabinet Meeting As Government Seeks To End Fuel Protests
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Rare emergency Cabinet meeting to take place today under tight security as Government to explore measures aimed at ending fuel protests. Pressure mounting to resolve it before schools reopen tomorrow.
#VMNews #Fuelprotest
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- Gardai Remove Vehicles From O'Connell Street
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hundreds of Gardai arrived at O'Connell Street at 3.30am. Gardaí say an operation is ongoing on O’Connell Street to remove "illegally parked vehicles". #VMNews
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- Artemis II Splashdown Marks Return To Deep Space And Start Of Human Presence Beyond Earth
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Historic return.
The crew of Artemis II splash down after a 10-day mission - marking humanity’s return to deep space and the start of what appears to be an "enduring" presence on the moon.
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- Protesters In Cork React After They Were Pepper Sprayed
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It has been claimed that a 14-year-old was among those pepper sprayed by Gardai during a protest at Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork today.
Some protesters, including a former nurse, described the scenes on the ground.
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- Several Arrests Made At Protests Across The Country
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Garda Commissioner says there have been several arrests made at protests across the country.
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- 600 Fuel Stations Run Dry
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over 600 fuel stations across the country have run dry.
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- Ger Hyland: “This Has To Be Sorted”
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Ger Hyland, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, says he is hopeful of a resolution following talks "over the coming hours" but by tomorrow evening "this has to be sorted one way or the other".
#VMNews #Fuelprotest
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- Week In Review: Fuel Protests Escalate, Iran Ceasefire, Artemis II Flyby & Dublin Zoo Breakthrough
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Coming up on Week in Review:
Roads turned into car parks as fuel protests escalated nationwide.
The Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth.
And closer to home, a potentially life-saving new initiative at Dublin Zoo
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- Gardaí Use Pepper Spray As Defence Forces Deployed
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gardaí deploy pepper spray to push protesters back from refinery entrance in East Cork.
The Defence Forces said their assistance is limited to "providing advanced recovery support vehicles".
#VMNews #Cork #EastCork #FuelProtest
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- Every Garda Ordered To Work In Rare “Exceptional Event”
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Every Garda in the country has been ordered to work the next three days to police fuel protests and blockades.
The Garda Commissioner has classified it as an “exceptional event” - a rare move within An Garda Síochána signalling the scale of the disruption.
#VMNews #fuelprotest
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- Pakistan on Lockdown Ahead of High-Stakes Peace Talks
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Pakistan’s capital has fallen unusually quiet ahead of key peace talks, with JD Vance leading the US delegation. Tensions remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz a major flashpoint and limited vessel movement reported.
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- Tense Standoff at Whitegate Oil Refinery
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A tense standoff has been unfolding at the Whitegate oil refinery in East Cork, as Gardaí attempt to get fuel trucks in amid ongoing protests.
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- Traffic Disruption Continues in Dublin Amid Protests
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Traffic remains heavily disrupted in and around the capital as protests continue, causing delays across the city.
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- Talks Continue to End Fuel Protests
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Crucial talks aimed at ending fuel protests are ongoing this evening, though without protest organisers present. The demonstrations have blockaded motorways and depots, causing widespread disruption. Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly has the latest from the meeting.
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- Fuel Protests Grip Ireland: Shortages, Blockades & Emergency Talks Continue
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- 14:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel protests have entered a fourth day, with blockades at oil depots and major disruption across the country. Hundreds of forecourts have run out of fuel, while long queues form where supplies remain.
At the Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork, a tense standoff has unfolded as Gardaí attempt to allow fuel trucks through. Protesters have also staged demonstrations in Dublin, including a coffin march through the city centre.
Government talks aimed at ending the crisis are ongoing — but without protest organisers present. Industry leaders warn it could take up to a week for supply to recover, even if an agreement is reached.
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- “Government Holding Country to Ransom” — Talks Continue Without Organisers
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “It’s the government holding this country for ransom, not the protesters.” Talks to end fuel protests are continuing, though without organisers present. John Dallon, who has been speaking on behalf of demonstrators, arrived for Government talks but was turned away.
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- Fears Grow Over Fuel Shortages Amid Panic Buying
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- There are growing concerns over panic buying, with more than 100 forecourts now out of fuel. Warnings suggest hundreds more could run dry by this evening if supply disruption continues.
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- Protesters Block Fuel Trucks at Whitegate Refinery
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Protesters are preventing trucks from leaving the Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork this afternoon, as fuel protests continue with ongoing disruption reported.
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- Haulage Chief Hopes for End to Fuel Protests
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland says he hopes there is an end in sight as fuel protests continue for a fourth day. He was speaking ahead of a meeting with Government, as blockades remain in place and some forecourts have run out of fuel.
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- Coffin March Through Dublin Amid Fuel Protests
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Protesters in central Dublin have been seen marching through the city with a coffin marked “RIP Ireland” as fuel protests enter a fourth day. Blockades continue at oil depots, with disruption nationwide and some forecourts out of fuel.
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- Public Order Unit Moves In at Whitegate Refinery
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- ⛽ "No tanks overnight."
The public order unit has moved in at Whitegate in East Cork in a bid to reopen access to the country’s only oil refinery, as fuel protests continue. Heavy delays remain in the area, with trucks yet to arrive to collect fuel.
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- Fuel Protesters Speak as Disruption Continues
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel protests are continuing for a fourth day, with blockades at oil depots and widespread disruption across the country. In footage from the ground, protesters voice concerns over rising fuel prices as traffic chaos continues and some forecourts report shortages.
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- Minister Warns of Consequences as Fuel Protests Continue
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jim O'Callaghan says there will be consequences as fuel protests continue for a fourth day. Closures and delays are reported on major motorways including Dublin’s M50, with vehicles still on O’Connell Street and disruption to Dublin Bus and Luas Green Line services. Some forecourts have run out of fuel, while Gardaí say critical deliveries left Rosslare Europort overnight.
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- Melania Trump Denies Links to Jeffrey Epstein
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Melania Trump has denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims. She also called for a public hearing in Congress focused on survivors.
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- Ireland Fuel Crisis Deepens As Protests Hit Supply Chains
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- 16:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The impact of nationwide fuel protests is intensifying, with reports of panic buying, long queues at forecourts, and some filling stations forced to close across Munster.
Protesters continue to blockade key infrastructure, including the Whitegate oil refinery in Cork and Galway Port, raising serious concerns about fuel supply.
Major disruption has been reported on the M50, with some commuters abandoning vehicles to reach their destinations.
Business group IBEC has warned of growing threats to supply chains, while retailers report empty shelves in some areas.
The Government has responded by deploying Defence Forces to assist in clearing blockades, with Justice Minister Helen McEntee saying the protests have “crossed into criminal behaviour”.
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- Minister Tells Protesters To ‘Cop On’ As They’re ‘Manipulated By Outside Actors’
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “They’re now being manipulated by outside actors.”
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan says fuel protesters are being influenced by external figures, urging them to recognise the impact of their actions.
He referenced Tommy Robinson as an example of those seeking to use the protests to advance their own agenda.
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- Protester Says Emergency Access ‘Not My Responsibility’
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “It’s not my responsibility.”
Agricultural contractor and protester James Geoghegan says access to fuel for emergency vehicles is not his responsibility, insisting protests have not blocked services.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/krT40FpE-jk
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- "Act of National Sabotage" – Fuel Protests Intensify
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- 31:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On day two of fuel blockades over energy prices, protesters say they will not move until the Government meets them. They have described the Taoiseach’s comments as showing “a total disconnect, and a total disrespect”.
Meanwhile, a blockade has been set up at the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork — a facility that supplies roughly 40% of Ireland’s transport and heating fuel. The Taoiseach has described this as “an act of national sabotage”.
What happens next — and how far is this standoff likely to go?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD
Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
James Geoghegan, Protest Organiser
They discuss the escalating protests, the Government response, and the potential impact on fuel supply.
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- Defence Forces to Assist as Fuel Protests Escalate
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Justice Minister is calling in the Defence Forces to help remove vehicles blocking key infrastructure as fuel protests enter a third day. Demonstrators are protesting rising fuel prices and calling for a price cap on agricultural and white diesel.
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- Kathleen Chada: “He’s the Only One Who Knows What Happened” | The Big Interview
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- ICYMI: On #TheBigInterview, Kathleen Chada says “the only person that knows what really happened that night is Sanjeev”… and she doesn’t believe the full truth will ever be told.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/R1eKR03Vye4
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- The Big Interview with Kathleen Chada
- Runtime
- 23:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this edition of #TheBigInterview, Colette Fitzpatrick sits down with Kathleen Chada.
Kathleen discusses the murder of her two sons in 2013, the ongoing impact on her life and family, and her concerns as her former husband becomes eligible for parole. She outlines why she continues to engage in the conversation around victims’ rights and the parole process.
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- Fuel Protests Bring Roads Nationwide To A Standstill As Government Pushes Back
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- 9:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel protests have caused major disruption across Ireland, with blockades in Dublin city centre, Cork, and Limerick leading to widespread traffic chaos.
Demonstrators are calling for Government action to reduce fuel prices, while the Taoiseach has criticised the protests, saying the blockades are not a legitimate form of protest.
Key infrastructure has been impacted, including the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork, which supplies a significant portion of Ireland’s fuel.
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- Kathleen Chada: “My Fear Is That He Will… Take My Life” | The Big Interview
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Kathleen Chada speaks about her fears ahead of a parole hearing, saying: “my fear is that… he will decide to take my life”.
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- Fuel Tax Under Spotlight As Protests Disrupt Roads Nationwide
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “The Government takes more per litre in tax than the entire supply chain."
As frustration over rising fuel costs grows, the Government’s fuel excise is coming under increasing scrutiny as a potential way to ease pressure.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/UTLn4r-j6uk
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- Convoys And Consequences: Fuel Protests Grip Ireland
- Runtime
- 25:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fuel protests have caused disruption across Ireland, with convoys from multiple counties slowing key routes into Dublin amid growing anger over rising costs. While major representative groups are not formally involved, the pressure from farmers, hauliers and contractors is clear - and questions are mounting over whether the government will be forced to act. Could fuel rationing become a reality - and if so, who gets priority?
Meanwhile, attention shifts to the Middle East, where tensions are escalating. Iran is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a US-backed ceasefire deal.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael
Peadar Toibín TD, Aontú
Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror
John Dallon, Farmer and protester
Anthony Zurcher, BBC’s North America correspondent
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- Taoiseach Criticises Fuel Protests As Organisers Vow To Continue
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ “I do not think that’s a legitimate form of protest.”
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has criticised fuel protests that have brought parts of Dublin city centre to a standstill, saying they interfere with people’s right to travel and work.
Meanwhile, organiser James Geoghegan says the demonstrations will continue, describing the situation as a “complete lockdown” and warning they are “here for the long haul”.
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- Why Kathleen Chada Kept Her Surname | The Big Interview
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Kathleen Chada explains why she chose to keep the Chada surname after her divorce — saying it’s the name her sons were born with and one she will always carry for them.
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- A Massive walk back from Washington
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- “That is a massive walk back from Washington.”
Here’s what’s in the two week pause between the US and Iran as both sides claim victory.
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- Kathleen Chada Recalls the Call That Changed Everything | The Big Interview
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Kathleen Chada recalls the moment she received the call: “They’re dead in the back”… words she says are “imprinted” in her mind.
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- Fuel Protests Bring Roads To Standstill Across Country
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Slow-moving protests over rising fuel prices have caused major disruption on roads across the country, with convoys of lorries, trucks and tractors converging on Dublin city centre.
The demonstrations are aimed at pressuring the Government to take further action on spiralling fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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- Manchester United Squad Train At Carton House Amid Support For Carrick
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Manchester United’s squad are training at Carton House in Ireland as part of a midseason camp.
Winger Amad Diallo has expressed support for interim manager Michael Carrick to take the role permanently.
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- Pope Leo XIV Urges Trump And World Leaders To End Iran Conflict
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "[It] would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that's been created,"
Pope Leo XIV has called on Trump and other world leaders to pursue dialogue and reduce violence in the US-Israel war on Iran conflict, expressing hope for peace before Easter.
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- Kathleen Chada Ahead of Parole Hearing | The Big Interview
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tomorrow on #TheBigInterview, Kathleen Chada sits down to discuss the case that shocked the country, as her former husband comes before a parole board. She reflects on the lasting impact and why she continues to speak out.
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- Wireless Festival Loses Major Sponsors As Kanye West Booking Sparks Backlash
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Sponsor backlash grows over Kanye West’s London Wireless Festival booking.
Diageo pulled out hours after Pepsi, amid criticism of his past antisemitic remarks and mounting calls to block his entry to the UK.
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