Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures – The Irish Times

The price of diesel and petrol is set to be cut by the Government from midnight on Tuesday in response to the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. Minister for Finance Simon Harris will bring forward proposals at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and … Read more

Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures – The Irish Times

The price of diesel and petrol is set to be cut by the Government from midnight on Tuesday in response to the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. Minister for Finance Simon Harris will bring forward proposals at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and … Read more

Home Heating Oil Prices: Iran Attacks & Travel Impact – Irish Times

The impact of the Middle East conflict on Irish consumers has been immediate with home heating… The post Home Heating Oil Prices: Iran Attacks & Travel Impact – Irish Times appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidency – The Irish Times

UK government and Stormont ministers could attend EU presidency events held in Ireland later this year, under plans going to Cabinet on Tuesday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee is to update Cabinet on Ireland’s hosting of the EU presidency, including its policy priorities such as competitiveness and security. McEntee will also outline a plan … Read more

New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast – The Irish Times

An offshore sea defence consisting of enormous Y-shaped structures will be used for the first time in Ireland to protect an area of north Dublin coastline where houses are in danger of falling into the sea. Fingal County Council is expected to invest between €30 million and €35 million on seven of the fishtail groynes … Read more

Varadkar: New Law to Keep Disqualified Drivers Off Roads

Archyde Road Safety Advocacy Fueled by Personal Tragedy: Lessons for the U.S. published March 30, 2025 In a poignant address at a road safety event in Galway, Ireland, on Friday, former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar recounted a personal tragedy that deeply influenced his commitment too road safety legislation. The event, organized by the road … Read more

Plans to inspect aircraft suspected of carrying weapons to Israel in doubt – The Irish Times

The Government has distanced itself from plans proposed last year to start inspecting Israel-bound aircraft that may be carrying weapons of war. Last November, then minister for transport Eamon Ryan brought proposals to cabinet to allow authorities to search aircraft that may be carrying military goods and to sanction airlines found to be in breach. … Read more

Elderly man died after medical equipment failed during Storm Éowyn, Dáil told – The Irish Times

An elderly man in Co Mayo died after health equipment he relied upon at home could not be used because of Storm Éowyn, a Sinn Féin TD has told the Dáil. “He had the mattress, the sleep apnoea machine, and several other pieces of equipment,” Sinn Féin Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh said. When his son … Read more

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín leaves Regional Independent Group reducing numbers to six – The Irish Times

A new taoiseach and cabinet will be ratified in the Dáil today and then they will be officially appointed when they receive their seals of office from the President Michael D Higgins. If things had gone according to plan, Micheál Martin would have been out on the plinth of Leinster House by the early afternoon … Read more

Ministers to be unveiled today as almost all departments set to change – The Irish Times

Almost all departments will be headed by new ministers as Micheál Martin and Simon Harris seek to freshen the look of the returning Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael-led coalition due to be formed on Wednesday. Although final decisions will not be made until then – and are often changed at the last minute – insiders … Read more