Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, Ger Hyland said that despite the sector contributing over a billion in carbon tax, it has “nothing to show for it”. The association confirmed on Monday evening that a planned demonstration had been suspended pending talks with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Mr Hyland said: “Over the last few days, we have been calling for the suspension of the carbon tax. "We've paid over a billion euro in carbon tax. The carbon tax has been used to retrofit houses and for other schemes.

The FAI has placed a leap for the senior men's team into Europe’s top 20 as a cornerstone of its latest strategy wish-list. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s rescue act to snare a World Cup playoff spot this month improved Ireland’s Uefa ranking to 28 but a top-20 spot by 2029 is the new objective. For instance, after ditching their own Transition Year course, they want eight League of Ireland clubs to have their up and running within the next four years. “‘Access to clear and consistent player pathways varies across the country’ and that ‘League of Ireland clubs operate with far lower staffing, facilities and commercial capacity than European peers’. When it comes to the blame game, the FAI pointedly surmised: “This is not an effort problem.

Arne Slot must learn from Liverpool mistakes at Galatasaray after Steven Gerrard demandLiverpool face Galatasaray in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday and Arne Slot must get his starting XI right, having lost 1-0 to the Turkish side earlier in the seasonView 2 Images Arne Slot has selection decisions to make (Image: James Gill/Getty Images)Arne Slot needs no reminding of how difficult Tuesday's match against Galatasaray can be for Liverpool. ‌The 1-0 win in September came courtesy of a Victor Osimhen penalty, due to a stray arm by Dominik Szoboszlai. At the time, Liverpool sat top of the Premier League table, having made a strong start to their title defence, with five wins from six. ‌But that trip to Istanbul wasn't a blip, more of a sign of what was to come. It remains to be seen whether Slot is brave enough to take Gerrard's advice and use Ngumoha ahead of Gakpo on the other flank.

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The cost of the average health insurance premium has now reached €1,902 following an average price increase of 9% over the course of last year, a new report by the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has found. This comes following a raft of premium price increases by health insurance providers over the last few years with additional price increases still to come over the coming months. According to the HIA’s latest market bulletin for the last three months of 2025, there has been steady growth in the private health insurance market with 2.55 million people now holding private health insurance — an increase of 1.2% year-on-year. However, despite more people paying for health insurance, there has been an average price increase of 9% through the course of the year. Health insurance premiums are set to increase even further next month as Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health and Level Health have already announced price increases coming into effect in April.

Ian Huntley murder charge as man due in court after Soham killer's deathA man has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian HuntleyView Image Ian Huntley pictured in 2006 (Image: DAILY MIRROR-TRINITY MIRROR GROUP-REACH PLC)A prisoner has been charged with the murder of Soham child killer Ian Huntley. ‌Anthony Russell, serving time in HMP Frankland alongside Huntley, has been charged, 12 days on from the alleged attack, Durham Constabulary has confirmed. A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "A man has been charged with murder following an incident at HMP Frankland in Durham. Article continues below"Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the morning of Saturday, March 7. Anthony Russell, 43, of HMP Frankland, has been charged with murder and will appear via video link at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March 11."

But the regime's security chief Ali Larijani dismissed Mr Trump's comments, claiming Iran 'is not afraid of your empty threats'. Larijani's threat comes just days after an Iranian operative was convicted for an assassination attempt against Mr Trump during the 2024 presidential race. Merchant admitted the IRGC sent him to the US to carry out political assassinations including on Mr Trump. Mr Trump previously warned Iran their Supreme Leader would 'not last long if he doesn't get approval from us. While Mr Hegseth said Mojtaba 'would be wise' to listen to Mr Trump and not pursue nuclear weapons.

Away from the bright lights of the championship races, some of the best betting value this week can be found lurking among the supporting handicap contests. TUESDAY: Winston Junior (Trainer, Faye Bramley, Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, 2.40, Odds 6/1). Paggane, for instance, won three times for Willie Mullins before joining Bramley and she has an entry in the Mare’s Chase on Friday. TUESDAY: Konfusion (Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith Ultima Handicap Chase, 3.20, 20/1). The Ultima Handicap Chase over three miles and a furlong is always one of the season’s most interesting and anticipated handicap chases.

Responsibility for Ireland’s handling of foreign affairs “rests with” the Government, an official spokesman has said, after the President called for the countryto call out breaches of international law. President Catherine Connolly said Ireland had an obligation to “speak plainly” about breaches of international law in the Middle East. Her statement, made on International Women’s Day on Sunday, followed widespread bombing in the Gulf including the US-Israeli bombing of Iran and the assassination of its former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “They are deliberate assaults on international law, the international laws that have underpinned global peace for 80 years. “The Government has been consistent in its support for international law.

Spurs have travelled to Spain for the first leg of their last-16 tie against Atleti, but face a perilous situation in the Premier League. Spurs finished 17th last season under Ange Postecoglou, but qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League. Asked if the game was like a 'free hit' to find the best approach for the Premier League, Tudor agreed. Because our first aim is the Premier League - this needs to be said publicly, this is a normal thing - this is something extra. Spurs host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday before crunch matches against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Brighton and Wolves.

Brentford boss slams 'disgusting' comments after panenka penalty missBrentford saw their hopes of lifting the FA Cup ended by West Ham United on Monday morning after slipping to a penalty shootout defeat at the London StadiumView 2 Images Keith Andrews has leapt to the defence of Dango Outtara (Image: Getty Images)Brentford boss Keith Andrews has labelled any criticism that Dango Ouattara faces for his missed panenka penalty as ‘disgusting’. The Bees slipped to a penalty shootout defeat to their Premier League rivals on Monday evening in the FA Cup fifth round. Ouattara, 24, missed the decisive penalty for Andrews’ side as his chipped effort was harmlessly collected by Alphonse Areola. ‌Asked for his verdict, Brentford boss Andrews suggested that any criticism that the winger would potentially face would be unwarranted. View 2 Images Ouattara saw his panenka penalty attempt saved (Image: Getty Images)‌Andrews’ side will now be forced to focus on their push for European football.

Olympics sensation Raygun is trying to use her notoriety to rake in the cash on a video platform where she's charging fans for personal messages. Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, is charging just $69.26 for a personalised video on Cameo. In September 2024, Raygun was ranked by the World DanceSport Federation as the world's number one breakdancer. The production was originally billed as 'a parody exploration of a breakdancer's journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics'. In a trademark filing, Gunn managed to trademark a silhouette image of her performing the kangaroo dance at the Olympics.

Gianni Infantino issues baffling World Cup statement amid Middle East conflict - 'A total party'The World Cup could be impacted by escalating geopolitical tensions sparked by the United States' bombing of Iran, but FIFA's president is not concerned at allView 2 Images Gianni Infantino isn't worried about the World Cup (Image: David SALAZAR / AFP via Getty Images)Gianni Infantino has brushed off growing concerns over the World Cup, insisting it will be a "total party", despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. The tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been caught up in escalating geopolitical tensions, yet the FIFA president appears unconcerned. The World Cup is scheduled to begin in just 93 days, on June 11, and Infantino is refusing to focus on the very real issues, instead incessantly reiterating the positives. It will be the first World Cup with 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities, three countries... we're facing something enormous. “FIFA president Gianni Infantino shared over the weekend the intention of a safe and secure World Cup where all teams are participating.

The conflicting signals sent markets on a rollercoaster, with oil prices surging and stock markets nosediving before swinging in the other direction after Trump's comments and reports of a possible ease in sanctions on Russian energy. Politicians and institutions issued pledges of loyalty to the new supreme leader, whose wife, son and mother also died at the start of the US-Israeli air onslaught according to Iranian state media. Israel had said it would kill whoever succeeded the elder Khamenei unless Iran ended its hostile policies. Trump's administration is considering a further easing of sanctions on Russian oil to tame oil prices, according to three sources familiar with the matter, which could complicate efforts to punish Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Tehran meanwhile was choked in black smoke after an oil refinery was hit, an escalation in strikes on Iran's domestic energy supplies.

Cavan chairman Mark O’Rourke says the financial aspect of integration has yet to be addressed and the timelines around the process are “ambitious”. The steering committee on integration’s roadshow moves to Munster and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday night after the Ulster stage of the information briefings took place in Tyrone last Thursday. However, he reiterated Wexford chairman John Kenny's claim that the national steering committee have yet to discuss the funding mechanisms for teams at county level. But yeah, I would say it's ambitious.”O’Rourke is the latest GAA county chairperson to raise questions about the integration process. The fourth and final roadshow event takes place for Connacht counties in The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday, March 19.