@Mozzer2015 @RebelMisfi80846 What truth would someone with TDS have to offer. It is easier to take on opinions than formulating them.
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This really should be at trumps golf course in county Clare
Cormac's Coast@cormac_mcginley
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Sunday April 12th 2026
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@BrigidLaffan Looking through tinted glass, who says we must export most our produce to be prosperous for the most amount of people in the country. Maybe a smaller pie but better shared.
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We have a major challenge in Ireland-90% of what we produce is exported. Our prosperity is dependent on the world beyond. Yet we frequently behave as if we are in full control. We have a localised political culture but a highly globalised economy. And we have a narrow tax base.
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@paulmurphy_TD Why should #Ireland be in such a rush. Alright lets head in that direction and reduce fossil fuels but please explain what the crazy time frames, unachievable targets, tax, and regulations do. What are the projected outcomes? It won't save the world. So what does it do exactly?
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These tax cuts still don't provide any certainty for people because there are no price controls.
They also don't break from reliance on fossil fuels.
But militant action has won concessions.
A lesson that should now be acted on.
thejournal.ie/fuel-package-p…
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@MichealMartinTD What are the outcomes from Net Zero in #Ireland? How will it improve climate predictions? Why by 2050? Why not realistic goals aimed at 2100? What is your grounds for any carbon tax or regulation? No model seems to warrant Net Zero or activist classes for our kids.
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We recognise and understand the pressures that have arisen due to rising fuel costs on all families and businesses.
I am very conscious that we must support people, protect key services and make critical investments.
This package is a significant response to real pressures.
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The Government is announcing a new package of supports for hauliers, farmers and the agri-food sector following nationwide fuel protests | Watch and follow live
rte.ie/news/2026/0412…
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@padraicm4 @BrigidLaffan What is the ratio of common sense to deluded in #Ireland at the minute. A few more common sense after the protest?
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@BrigidLaffan He'd be right at home with mehole leo and their pals so. Ignore citizens, except he doesn't actually Ignore his.
No trans bs, no unvetted migrants, affordable utilities etc etc
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To all those Orban supporters in Ireland & wider Europe -read this. Orban has enriched himself & cronies but is a disaster for its citizens ft.com/content/fa45b9…
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@BrigidLaffan Anyone pro Orban is so because he has said everything we want to hear. The majority dont agree with the immigration policy, ideas being pushed on kids, Net Zero scam, rigid and continually power hungry #EU, social engineering, etc., etc.,
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@MichealLehane If the government has set this up to only benefit one group, it is so they can divide against that group later. You will be screwed on the deal and when you try to protest again, they will twist this against you. DONT TAKE IT.
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Cabinet meeting has just ended. The overall supports package is described as costing much more than tens of millions.
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@MichealLehane They should not take less than a scrapped carbon tax and reductions on fuel across the board.
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@AbsurdNarrative @TheAkoFiles Crazy and same vile reaction to Charlie Kirk. We also had our mani hands off Venezuela protest and all the rest. The Democrat Party's puppet masters pull the strings here also.
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@TheAkoFiles The George Floyd show played worldwide? I had no idea leaders of other countries were using that. Wow.
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Completely agree Helen, what kind of state sends in the military against peaceful protesters?
I couldn’t imagine living somewhere like that. Very worrying behaviour in a democracy.
Solidarity.
Helen McEntee TD@HMcEntee
I’ve seen so much footage of armed military in the US attacking peaceful protestors. It’s upsetting, it’s infuriating, its hard to watch but we must, people need to see what’s happening. #GeorgeFloyd dying before our eyes should be a wake up call for all of us #blacklivesmatter
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@TheAkoFiles Except in the US they were not for the most part peaceful. We forgetting all the riots etc. Tim and Omar were going full revolutionary to hide the fraud. The politics our politicians support is frightening
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population has grown ~9x in 200yrs, while poverty trends to 0
people act as though capitalism is a zero sum game, but it’s actually the only system that creates positive sum outcomes
the average person today is far richer than most kings in days past
Elon Musk@elonmusk
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@LaobhaoiseNihE You think the protests are the fault of the citizens? That €1.20 on every €2 does not bother or affect you. Plenty of people dont drive the car because of cost. Old men and woman who can't keep on the heat. These peoole are not out every week crying. You still blame them.
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Disgraceful carry on,
No person in Ireland has the permission to decide who travels & who doesn't.
People have the right to protest, but you don't have the right to intimidate & harass drivers going about their daily business.
Well done to An Garda Síochána
#fuelprotest
An Garda Síochána@GardaTraffic
An Garda Síochána is aware of alleged intimidation and harassment of drivers of trucks and fuel tankers going about their lawful business. This is unacceptable. This is not protest. This is criminal activity. An Garda Síochána will investigate all complaints received!
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@TheAkoFiles Ideologically and political policy wise, its hard to see how they are not worse for the country. Christian hating, gender fanatics, communist, Marxist, ... The politics in the country has been stitched up. #EU testing ground. Whats worse, we helped draw the goals.
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What will a no confidence vote in the Irish government achieve?
I agree that the current government is terrible, but I can’t see the likes of Sinn Fein, SocDems or PBP being any better. If anything they care less about the Irish.
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@ConorReddy95 And absolute lunatics like you boys and girls on the left, we are screwed.
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This government have failed working people at every turn.
We need a general election and a left government that represent the people suffering from this crisis, not those insulated or making money from it
Ireland Votes@Ireland_Votes
BREAKING: Sinn Féin to table a motion of no confidence in the Government.
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@paulmurphy_TD We dont need the left, only one party has at least said the right things. Any party that believes in the "Trans Child" is a danger to your children. Any party that thinks #Ireland should continue Net Zero are lying manipulative thieves. If you think Trump is Hitler your an idiot
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We have no confidence in this government.
It must go and a general election should be held.
We need a left government that represents those who suffer from the cost of living and housing crisis, not those who profit from them.
Ireland Votes@Ireland_Votes
BREAKING: Sinn Féin to table a motion of no confidence in the Government.
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@maxbiaggi30 @Robbie_Reasons @GardaTraffic Can't find him Paddy. We pinky promise we searched high and low
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@Robbie_Reasons Any comment @GardaTraffic?
Looks like common assault to me.
Can we expect an early arrest?
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@MallonMeathEast So Thomas the citizens are the bad guys the protesters? I bet you were out calling anti immigration protesters far right. The marches that had mothers and grannies.
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Thomas Byrne has done a damn lot more for people in Meath than Peadar Tóibín. Non Fianna Fáil voters consistently vote for Thomas too. That tells you all you need to know!
Niall Boylan@Niall_Boylan
I’ll tell you who @Toibin1 is. He’s a politician who cares about his constituents and fights with them, not against them. @ThomasByrneTD, you need to realise you work for the people and not for yourself. This protest has highlighted the incompetence of the leadership, and if you can’t see that, I pity your constituents.
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Who on earth do you think you are? Would do you better to worry about the commuters and health services of Meath and let the civic authorities do their job.
Peadar Tóibín TD@Toibin1
I have spoken to the protesters today. They are willing to allow 10 loads of fuel out of Whitegate today for emergency services. This could increase tomorrow if there are positive results from the talks today. The government must engage.
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