# Criticism
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This week 12th April 2026 - 16th April 2026
# No Confidence Motion
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# No Confidence Motion
Michael Healy Rae says he will vote no confidence in government and resign as Minister of State
A no confidence motion in the government is up for debate in the Dáil today but government has moved to defend its actions.
# Backlash
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# Backlash
Taoiseach under fire over fuel protest handling in marathon four-hour long Fianna Fáil meeting
The Taoiseach was told at parliamentary party meeting today that he can come across as ‘narky’ and it doesn’t go down well with the public.
# Analysis
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# Analysis
The government's half-hearted mantra during the fuel crisis did not wash with the public
The government says it’s been doing what it can about the cost of living – but the public clearly doesn’t agree.
Last week 5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation
A former Ceann Comhairle warned the Taoiseach and Tánaiste last month that failure to act to support the agri-sector would have major political ramifications.
# Fuel Protests
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# Fuel Protests
Here are all the grim scenarios the government is preparing for if fuel blockades persist
An emergency meeting held today was told a lack of chemicals to treat water could result in a boil notice next week.
This month April 2026
# CAB
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# Tax Relief
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# Tax Relief
Opposition parties criticise plan to let garden cabins be used for rent-a-room scheme
The government pitched the idea of modular units in gardens for family members last year, but has now decided to change tack.
# Let's Get Down To Business
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# Let's Get Down To Business
Taoiseach touted Ireland Inc with major enterprise push on Patrick's Day trip
Micheál Martin spent time with Donald Trump away from the cameras where they discussed Doonbeg, Iran and the US-Ireland business links.
# Diplomatic Mission
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# Diplomatic Mission
Inside the room: More relaxed and assured - but it was still hard for Martin to get a word in
Coming out of the meeting with Trump relatively unscathed, for a second time, is probably the most Martin could have hoped for.
# Ireland Funds
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# Ireland Funds
Enda Kenny: Taoiseach 'need not be fearful' to tell Trump the Irish will meet challenges up ahead
Kenny said the tradition of visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day must not be allowed to slip away.
# White House Visit
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# White House Visit
Taoiseach 'looking forward' to meeting Trump but don't expect Martin to rock the boat
Micheál Martin said he is looking forward to his meeting with the US president tomorrow.
# DC BLACKTIE BASH
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# DC BLACKTIE BASH
No Covid…no Burkes? Taoiseach will be hoping for low-key Ireland Funds dinner for once
There’s been a running joke that the Ireland Funds dinner has been somewhat jinxed.
# Shamrock Shakes
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# Shamrock Shakes
Leo, Enda, or even....Bertie? The Irish blueprints for the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day dilemma
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
# I'm Leaving On Jet Plane
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# I'm Leaving On Jet Plane
Martin jets to US on new government plane as annual St Patrick's exodus under way
The ‘Rocky Steps’, Trump and the White House – they’re all on the Taoiseach’s agenda in the coming days.
# Speedy Trials
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# Speedy Trials
Compensation law for unduly delayed trials not yet commenced by government, two years on
A recent report found that Irish courts are the slowest in the EU at hearing and deciding cases.
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