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<p>Heavy congestion on the M50 going north(N) after Junction 6 Friday morning Picture: TII</p>

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Long delays and cancellations as fuel protests enter fourth day; confusion surrounds planned meeting

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) warned there is now 'serious concern' about fuel supplies for ambulances and other emergency services

<p>Ms Faulkner suffered critical head injuries in the attack, which occurred at a roadside location outside Birdhill village in March. </p>

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Scarlett Faulkner: Life support to be switched off, but family 'still holding out hope for a miracle'

<p>A rainy day on Princes Street in Cork City. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Weekend washout: Met Éireann issues rain warning for Cork and Kerry

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Fresh bid to establish identity of mystery man who died in hospital

West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment

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West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment

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Middle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

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Man charged with shoplifting €6k worth of goods at three Cork pharmacies

Kerry man with 579 convictions for drunkenness lost six family members in road accident

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Kerry man with 579 convictions for drunkenness lost six family members in road accident

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'Vaping is disgusting': Number of vape shops in Limerick City 'hugely concerning', says minister

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Fuel protests: Minister says Government not meeting protesters; Cork forecourts 'badly hit'

Fuel protests: Minister says Government not meeting protesters; Cork forecourts 'badly hit'

As it happened: The protests are set to continue into Friday as Fuels for Ireland said around 100 forecourts were dry on Thursday

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

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Cork cancer transport charity sees 70% demand increase amid fuel cost surge

Cork cancer transport charity sees 70% demand increase amid fuel cost surge

The charity’s costs will rise by €10,000 per year if the situation remains the same

'Walking away from the Irish people': Fuel protester confronts Taoiseach at Cork event

'Walking away from the Irish people': Fuel protester confronts Taoiseach at Cork event

Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

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Vice president JD Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran

US vice president JD Vance will depart on Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran after Donald Trump tasked him with finding a resolution to .

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Russia’s Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter

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Fuel protests ‘beyond the pale’ and harming economy, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach warns protests are disrupting essential services and infrastructure as pressure grows to restore fuel supply access nationwide

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Gardaí instructed to ensure access to ports and fuel depots during protests

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Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks

No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department

No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department

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Cork man accused of multiple burglaries allegedly targeted cafes and restaurants around city

Cork man accused of multiple burglaries allegedly targeted cafes and restaurants around city

Accused charged with 15 burglaries and two counts of criminal damage

Chewing gum hampers case of woman deported by ICE from US over thefts in Cork

Chewing gum hampers case of woman deported by ICE from US over thefts in Cork

Two thirds of garda divisions yet to set up teams to support domestic abuse victims

Two thirds of garda divisions yet to set up teams to support domestic abuse victims

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

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Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports

Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports

Behind the scenes at Cork's Naval Service Diving Station in Haulbowline

Behind the scenes at Cork's Naval Service Diving Station in Haulbowline