News - protests

Local Fine Gael senator says his party 'got it wrong' on fuel protests

Speaking in the Seanad yesterday, Longford senator Paraic Brady defended those who protested in the capital.

Apr 15, 2026 07:51

It comes as the protests enter a sixth day across the country.

Apr 12, 2026 08:24

Demonstrations are continuing for a second day, causing major disruption on the roads.

Apr 8, 2026 13:13

Roscommon County Council yesterday offered to keep eight spaces however that has been dismissed by many at this mornings protest.

Apr 4, 2025 13:16

The first of the local protests took place at 5.30 yesterday evening in Boyle with further gatherings in Roscommon town and Carrick-on-Shannon today.

Mar 22, 2025 08:52

Protesting outside the Dáil today, parents of autistic children called on the Government to take action over school places.

Jun 20, 2024 17:46

It comes after protests had been held in Dromahair over the weekend due to the proposed housing of asylum seekers in the town.

Dec 2, 2023 14:32

13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.

Sep 21, 2023 11:05

the lifting has caused concern for many.

Mar 31, 2023 09:22

The comments come as a protest took place in Mullingar last night against the local housing of refugees.

Feb 3, 2023 14:08

The Minister has called on protestors to demonstrate in an appropriate manner.

Mar 5, 2022 10:37

Plans unveiled to charge people for water in the last decade eventually had to be scrapped

May 11, 2021 12:21

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