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Government 'may well' take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister – The Journal

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Government ‘may well’ take action on fuel hikes but no plans to cut carbon tax, says Minister  The Journal Irish Hauliers Association warns of protest over rising fuel prices  BreakingNews.ie Govt Must Suspend Carbon Tax Immediately as Energy Costs Soar  Irish Farmers’ Association Waterford TDs speak on diesel price surge  waterford-news.ie Wicklow bus provider hit with 9pc fuel hike … Read more

Irish economy faces ‘serious level of risk’ if Trump imposes tariffs, Chambers says – The Irish Times

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There is no doubt there is a “serious level of risk” of what could occur to the Irish economy if tariffs were imposed, with the Department of Finance currently undertaking scenario planning, the Minister for Public Expenditure has said. Jack Chambers said tariffs would impose greater costs on households and businesses and would disrupt overall … Read more

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

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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