Irish Government Faces Confidence Vote Amid Fuel Protest Fallout
The Irish government is facing a no-confidence motion and criticism over its handling of recent fuel protests, which also led to calls for an investigation into media coverage and concerns about threats to gardaí. Ministers engaged in a blame game, with the Taoiseach facing scrutiny for the government's response.
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Irish government faces no confidence vote as fuel protests spark fresh traffic chaos
A slow-moving convoys of large vehicles on Monday morning caused delays on motorways in Ireland
By Grainne Ni Aodha
Read full article →Fuel protests: Government faces no confidence motion and vote on €505m support package
The Taoiseach has warned that further blockading of ports and motorways will not be tolerated
By Jade Wilson
Read full article →Ministerial blame game over threat to use Army to police fuel blockades
A coalition blame game is under way over the controversial threat to call in the Army to help police blockades that had cut off access to ports last week.
Read full article →Govt faces confidence vote after Dáil's Easter break
The Dáil will vote on a confidence motion in the Government amid ongoing Opposition criticism of its handling of the fuel protests.
Read full article →Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
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