Protest is fine. Restricting free movement of people is not protest. #fuelprotest

When the leader of your protest is a tax-dodging farmer who neglects his animals, you probably should find another figurehead. "convicted of cruelty after 60 cattle died on farm". independent.ie/irish-news/fue…

The fuel protest in Ireland is a right wing led direct and hostile assault on Irish representative democracy and is in favour of a small elite of individuals who want to strong-arm the Government into submission to their narrow self interest.

The blockade is broken here in Whitegate. Seven trucks have arrived. TheJournal.ie

CajonWhistler I’m against the populist right, Declan Ganley and Tommeh Robinson,

Peadar Tóibín TD "They are willing to allow" Would you listen to yourself and cop on A small group of agitators don't get to dictate who goes where in the state

Peadar Tóibín TD "They are willing to allow 10 loads of fuel out of Whitegate today...." This doesn't sound like a protest anymore. It sounds like ransom holding.

Peadar Tóibín TD You are enabling the protesters -they do not get to decide how much fuel leaves Whitegate. The country will descend into mob rule

This a disgrace, Nobody in this country has the right to decide who travels and who doesn't. Whatever grievance you have however valid you do not have the right to hold the country to ransom. Well done Gardai #fuelprotest

It says much about the Irish far right movement that they spent all week trying to *prevent* their fellow citizens getting to work+ hospital appointments while blockading fuel depots to deprive people of fuel. There’s a reason Irish people keep rejecting them at the ballot box.

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.

I wish to congratulate Péter Magyar and his Tisza party on winning the parliamentary elections in Hungary. I look forward to working with Prime Minister elect Magyar to strengthen bilateral relations between Ireland and Hungary.

In defence of democracy: A letter to the Editor in today's Irish Times #Ireland #Democracy

I have always loved this picture, O’Connell bridge, the night our Republic was declared. Today is Republic Day. Declared 18th April 1949. Lá an Poblacht inniú. Fógríodh ar an 18ú Aibreann 1949.

Today a £50m pot of money was made available to businesses in Northern Ireland but neither the Sinn Féin Finance or Economy ministers were there to welcome the announcement. The issue is that the money is for investing in our defence sector. Patrick Fee reports.

One of the most brutal scenes in human history has been leaked. An Israeli soldier filmed this clip using a drone camera while proudly boasting about the destruction of all homes in Gaza. A moment the world must never forget.

Ayn Reagan Hi Ayne, Irish Jew here, daughter of a German born Holocaust surviver. I should be angry at this outrageously stupid and ridiculis post and was tempted to scroll on, with an eye roll, but found I could not. So.. here goes ..I love my country, Ireland, and its people. We Irish

Is this the best we can do with the old Ulster Bank on College Green? I’m more annoyed about this redevelopment than I am about the Stephen’s Green shopping centre. It feels like a wasted opportunity to correct what was previously torn down. & of course there’s a glass stepback🙄