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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 53 MIN

Fuel protests blockade Ireland

from The Irish Passport · host The Irish Passport

For the past week Ireland has been blockaded by protests that have been described as among the largest seen since independence. It's one ripple effect from the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which sent the price of fuel used by farmers, truckers and fishermen soaring. In response protesters blocked motorways, ports, Ireland's only oil refinery, and much of the capital Dublin, demanding the government intervene to lower prices. In this episode, Naomi and Tim dig into the politics behind the protests and the international context. You can find some of previous reporting on the Healy Raes here https://soundcloud.com/theirishpassport/chaos-a-new-government-and-the

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