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<p>The directors of a company which aims to reopen exploration at the Barryroe oil and gas field off the Cork coast says the field could play a "vital role in underpinning Ireland’s economic stability through a turbulent global energy environment".</p>

S companies

Exploration company pushes case for Barryroe oil and gas field

Directors of company say Barryroe could underpin 'Ireland’s economic stability through a turbulent global energy environment'

<p>Debit and credit card spending topped €10bn in May, with over 261m transactions, according to the Central Bank, with a surge in spending at petrol stations amid the fuel crisis.</p>

economy

Retail card spending up €169.19m in May while social spending jumps 12.31%

<p>On both November 1 and December 1, excise duty on petrol will rise by 5c, diesel will rise by 7c, and the Nora levy will increase by 2.7c. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

comment-analysis

Paul Hosford: Winding down fuel supports a tough task for Coalition

unleaded petrol and diesel fuel pumps at a self service petrol station in the UK

politics

Tánaiste details when excise on petrol and diesel will increase as cuts phased out

Refueling at a modern gas station with green fuel pumps and a customer filling their vehicle in a well-lit, organized space duri

politics

Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month

Close up of a young woman refueling her car

politics

Taoiseach: Excise cut extension will be "definitively" decided on Tuesday

Petrol costs

Tánaiste hints at excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel being extended

However, Simon Harris said he 'cannot ignore' that petrol and diesel prices have started to fall in recent days

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests

'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests

The Government cuts to fuel prices announced in April are set to lapse on August 1

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

unleaded petrol and diesel fuel pumps at a self service petrol station in the UK

Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels leaves public exposed to fuel price shocks, report warns

Climate council says targeted supports and cleaner transport options are needed to protect consumers and emissions goals

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Anglo Irish court case

Government should listen to itself on spending, finance watchdog tells TDs

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council chairman warns that while the economy is still strong, it is too heavily reliant on corporation tax

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Senior couple going over bills

Irish consumers feel more financial pressure than their peers across Europe – survey

Survey finds that most consumers plan to reduce spending, 33% have scaled back savings contributions, and 28% have drawn down existing savings to cover the cost of living

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Petrol costs

Government 'keeping a close eye' on whether to extend excise duty cuts on fuel

Tax reduction is in place until the end of July and Tánaiste Simon Harris said it was 'prudent' to wait for longer to decide on the next steps on the tax cuts

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Businessman fined €1,500 after climbing oil tanker during Whitegate fuel protest

Businessman fined €1,500 after climbing oil tanker during Whitegate fuel protest

Court hears protester spent more than an hour atop tanker during blockade at Whitegate Refinery

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Political allies react to tensions between the Kerry brothers following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit

Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Former minister says his brother’s public criticism of Government leaders undermined their political influence

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis

Irish people believe in climate change — we just don’t want to pay more for it

'Irish Examiner' poll finds strong support for incentives and infrastructure investment, but little appetite for new climate-related taxes

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Senior couple discussing over medical bill while sitting on sofa at retirement home

Cost of living, health, housing eclipse climate issue in people's priorities – Irish Examiner poll

Irish people surveyed do not believe the effects of climate change should be our top priority — and yet, the soaring cost of energy is among our highest priorities

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Drones, GPS jamming, and other hybrid aggressions from Russia are putting Europe's eastern flank under renewed threat

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Shortages put dent in level of April's fuel sales

Shortages put dent in level of April's fuel sales

Despite the drop in volume, the value of fuel sales jumped by more than 10% compared to a year ago

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle

The Fianna Fáil TD will oversee youth justice and law reform following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Tomato Greenhouse

Specialist horticulture fuel support scheme worth €2m announced

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said 'up to €2m is being made available for a fuel support scheme for growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries and chillies, which are particularly impacted by the recent fuel cost increases'

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.

Minister extends deadline for farming fuel support scheme

The Fuel Income Support Scheme payment will be issued as one lump-sum per applicant to cover a full five-month period, rather than monthly payments

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Middle East conflict

David McNamara: Dollar appeals as safe haven during Iran war

The dollar’s appeal during heightened uncertainty has interlinked with the energy price shock arising from the Middle East conflict

Mon, 25 May, 2026

United States NATO Rubio

European gas prices fall amid optimism of US-Iran deal

Benchmark futures fell as much as 6.7%

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Fishing Boat on Atlantic Ocean at Dingle Peninsula in Ireland

Fuel support scheme worth €15m now open for fishing and aquaculture

Scheme open to owners of fishing vessels who must be registered on the Irish Fleet Register at the time of the grant application and who must have been actively fishing from March to July 2025

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Trump China

Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon

Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Management of winter crops, especially the application of early nitrogen, was difficult, writes Tom Barry

Mon, 18 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Ireland favours greater EU independence from the US ahead of assuming EU presidency

With growing uncertainty in the US partnership, Ireland takes over amid a desire for greater EU autonomy, writes David Geary of European Movement Ireland

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis

Taoiseach promises family-focused Budget amid concerns over Iran conflict and oil prices

Government signals stronger focus on household supports as global instability threatens economic and budgetary projections

Sat, 16 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby

Both the Government and opposition seem to be blinded by short-term thinking and solutions, writes Elaine Loughlin

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Ryanair press conference

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says airline having to lower fares to boost summer demand

Expects no cancellations due to fuel crisis

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Petrol costs

Inflation hits 3.7% as pressure on energy supply drives prices up

Highest annual rate of inflation observed in Consumer Price Index since January 2024

Thu, 14 May, 2026

OPEC Oil Prices

Inflation could top 7% if Iran crisis deepens

AIB Economic Outlook Report expecting lower rate of 4% this year

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Cooling towers of nuclear power plant against blue sky

Bid to end Ireland's 1999 ban reignites nuclear power debate

Opposition is already building as Cork East TD James O’Connor plans to bring Electricity Regulation (Amendment) bill to a Fianna Fáil meeting following support from the Taoiseach

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Celtic Interconnector subsea cable between Knockraha in East Cork and La Martyre in Brittany was supposed to go live this year

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Nodding donkey in the desert, Kingdom of Bahrain

National Oil Reserve Agency boss: Middle East conflict has caused 'absolute uncertainty'

NORA generally holds 90 days’ worth of oil reserves – the release of those barrels would reduce that reserve to roughly 80 days

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Ireland sees the risks but acts too late and pays for it every time

Ireland sees the risks but acts too late and pays for it every time

Across energy, housing and infrastructure, Ireland has a problem with timing and governance, writes Professor Aoife Foley

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Richmond Village housing development

Taoiseach accused of 'gutless' response to rising energy prices

Micheál Martin defended the Government's record on the cost of living during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

Wed, 06 May, 2026

evening traffic at airport

Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices

Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Grocery inflation

Shoppers 'squeezed' as Irish grocery inflation rises to 6.7%

'Consumer uncertainty due to global events has sparked a sense of caution among shoppers'

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Dairy production needs sees gas demand in agri-food sector jump 39%

Dairy production needs sees gas demand in agri-food sector jump 39%

Gas use in Ireland's agri-food sector jumped 39%, driven by the demands of the spring dairy sector, according to Gas Networks Ireland. Overall gas demand increased 1% month-on-month in March but was 4% lower than in March 2025.

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Economy shows resilience despite higher inflation and slower growth

Economy shows resilience despite higher inflation and slower growth

EY forecast expects domestic economy to perform solidly in 2026

Tue, 05 May, 2026

FRANCE-ENERGY-NUCLEAR-CIVAUX

Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power

Speaking in Armenia, Micheál Martin said that Ireland relies too much on imported energy

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Housing Infrastructure

Tánaiste to meet Swedish finance minister to discuss Ireland's new savings investment account plans

Mr Harris is in Brussels as part of a two-day meeting of EU finance ministers

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Illinois

Carole Coleman: Don't ask Americans about news or politics. They're done

Democratic Illinois has little tolerance for the current Washington administration

Mon, 04 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Further fuel protests will take place before October's budget, spokesmen say

James Geoghegan and John Dallon were the main spokespeople for fuel protests that blocked off O’Connell Street in Dublin for days last month

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Protest at Whitegate refinery in Cork officially stood down; Cabinet to meet on Sunday

Gardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade

'I think we would see a far different approach if we had [a blockade] this weekend' – Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Prescription charges Ireland

Fuel crisis likely to add to medicines shortages in Ireland

HPRA got an average of 111 supply shortage notifications per month last year — a figure likely to rise given the Middle East conflict

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%

Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%

March figures are seen as a key indicator of the health of Irish tourism as it includes the St Patrick's Day bank holiday festivities

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026