News - fuel

Nearly €8.5 million spent to drive government officials around the country last year

Hundreds of thousands of euro were spent on fuel with more than four hundred thousand euro being forked out on maintaining the 52 car fleet.

Jun 1, 2026 08:14

There will be a minimum payment of 100 euro, while the max rate will be decided by the number of applications.

Apr 29, 2026 13:05

Between now and July, these sectoral supports will be given to farmers, fishermen, hauliers and coach operators with the payments backdated to March.

Apr 28, 2026 08:16

It will be part of the 505 million euro package set out by the Government following the nationwide fuel protests.

Apr 25, 2026 08:23

It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.

Apr 13, 2026 18:04

Carrigallen councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the green diesel cut is a disappointment to farmers.

Apr 13, 2026 08:28

This is causing significant traffic delays in both directions of the road, especially eastbound near Rooskey.

Apr 12, 2026 15:03

In this podcast, several people said the fuel situation is a serious crisis.

Apr 12, 2026 13:52

Dozens of the protesters carried tricolours.

Apr 12, 2026 12:48

Lines of vehicles are circling the outskirts of the town, driving very slowly.

Apr 11, 2026 14:00

There were major tailbacks in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

Apr 11, 2026 09:18

Apr 10, 2026 14:20

Tarmonbarry was one of the locations where a demonstration was held today.

Apr 7, 2026 12:59

A gathering took place in Portlaoise on Saturday evening to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.

Mar 30, 2026 07:35

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