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All major roads are largely clear this evening, with full Dublin Bus and Luas services restored
It follows six days of protests on Irish roads and blockades of fuel terminals and the country’s only oil refinery in Co Cork.
defamation case
Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday message thrown out
change of tune
Radio 1 changed the music for all of its shows (and it's pushing us all closer to the brink)
Freedom of the Press
Minister's comments about coverage of protests criticised as 'sinister and deeply disturbing'
Patrick O’Donovan has suggested that media coverage last week was biased in favour of the protesters.
The 42FM
Gav rides the Rorycoaster at Augusta
We discuss the moments it seemed to be slipping away from McIlroy, from his wayward tee shots, his off-key round on Saturday to his slow start on Sunday before a steely recovery that eventually helped him to get over the line.
29m
Babies
Newborn heel prick tests expanded to include 'life-changing' spinal muscular atrophy screening
future of farming?
The Taoiseach is a fan of electric tractors - but it seems they’re a ‘good bit off’ for Ireland
Hungary for change
Irish and EU leaders welcome Hungary 'back to Europe' after landslide defeat for Orbán
fuel protests
'National strike' fails to materialise despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters
at the pumps
Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality
fuel protests
Government defends €505m fuel package against opposition criticism it doesn't go far enough
pop superstar
Britney Spears enters voluntary rehab weeks after arrest for driving under the influence
strait of hormuz
Keir Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise
genius at work
He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's second Masters triumph
McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.
Sunday
12 Apr
Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
Security operation
Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
transport update
Some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to remaining protests
The M50 was cleared overnight but three protests remain in place on Ireland’s motorways – some blocking both directions.
fuel protests
Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package
The announcement of the package follows engagement with representative groups for transport, farming, and fisheries.
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