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Petrol Pumps
It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body
Close to 900 forecourts have run dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.
Internet Diaries
The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality
Dublin
Hundreds of gardaí clear fuel protesters from O’Connell Street and M50 in overnight operation
The operation took place in the early hours of this morning.
Commercial real estate
Beware talk of Dublin's office market recovery, multi-million price drops show it isn't here yet
With vacancy rates hitting 18.6%, the Central Bank warns the capital’s office market could face a “severe” slump until at least 2027.
FactCheck
FactCheck: Do golf clubs apply for sports capital funding at three times the rate of boxing clubs?
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon made the claim last month.
The claim was made in the Dáil as an example of how the State treats sports traditionally enjoyed by different groups.
We look at the rate each sport applies for government funding - and how much each of them get.
Saturday
11 Apr
fuel protests
Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'
Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.
Rosslare Europort
Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through
women and the church
Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied
Far-right
How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them
While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.
whitegate
Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí
It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.
fuel protests
Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy
Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.
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fuel protests
M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day
disinformation
Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'
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