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Irish Government Survives Confidence Vote Amid Fuel Protests

The Irish government successfully survived a vote of confidence in parliament, which was prompted by its handling of widespread fuel price protests across the country. The parliamentary challenge also saw a minister resign and the government's majority reduced.

14 Apr, 08:11 — 14 Apr, 18:00
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APVery High1d ago

Fuel protests have Ireland’s government facing possible no-confidence vote - AP News

Fuel protests have Ireland’s government facing possible no-confidence vote  AP News

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NPRHigh1d ago

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vote over its response to the fuel protests.

By The Associated Press

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Irish government survives vote of confidence over handling of fuel protests

The motion was triggered by the main opposition party Sinn Fein, who criticised the coalition's handling of recent fuel protests

By Grainne Ni Aodha,Cillian Sherlock and Bairbre Holmes

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irish-timesHigh1d ago

Motorists told to not expect immediate fuel price drops as excise cut takes effect

Iran war could negate all reductions recently rolled out by Irish Government

By Conor Pope

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests - The Straits Times

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests  The Straits Times

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irish-independent1d ago

Government wins confidence vote after Michael Healy-Rae resigns as minister over fuel protest response

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rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago

Rules of engagement have changed, says ICTU

Follow live developments as the Dáil is set to vote on a confidence motion in the Government amid ongoing Opposition criticism of its handling of the fuel protests.

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the-journal1d ago

Debunked: The PSNI was not involved with breaking up fuel protests in Cork, Galway or Dublin

Similar claims appeared during the 2024 protests in Newtownmountkennedy

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star-kenyaMixed1d ago

Fuel protests lead to key vote in Irish parliament - the-star.co.ke

Fuel protests lead to key vote in Irish parliament  the-star.co.ke

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