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Fuel Protests Lead to Key Vote in Irish Parliament
Traffic delays persisted as Sinn Féin prepared a no-confidence motion after the government announced €505 million in fuel measures.
- On Monday, the seventh day of disruption, fuel protests continued across Ireland as smaller demonstrations persisted on motorways despite the clearing of major refinery and depot blockades.
- Demonstrations began last Tuesday as truckers and farmers blocked critical infrastructure demanding relief from soaring fuel costs triggered by the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure.
- Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced a €505 million fuel tax relief package on Sunday, though opposition figures labeled the measures 'laughable' and protest spokesmen called the relief 'something small.'
- Sinn Fein tabled a motion of no confidence in the coalition government, which faces a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, criticizing officials for failing to reconvene the Dail or engage directly with protesters.
- Fuel shortages could take up to 10 days to fully recover, though protesters claim 'no control' over ongoing disruptions and public confidence in Ireland's government remains uncertain.
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