Ireland's Fuel Crisis Forces Political Tensions

Sinn Féin accused the Irish government of mishandling fuel protests.
Demonstrators blocked ports and an oil refinery for five days in Cork.
Security cleared protest sites on April 11, 2026.
Taoiseach Miche Martin announced a €505 million fuel support package.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald criticized the package as inadequate.
Government TDs face pressure to vote on the no-confidence motion.
Defeat could lead to coalition resignation and a general election.
Global fuel prices remain volatile due to Iran-Israel conflict.
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