The initial package contained just a 3 cent a litre cut in green diesel, which angered farmers and agricultural contractors. Why was the tax cut on green diesel so small, Taylor asks? Without touching the carbon tax, the scope for green diesel cuts was limited in the initial package. Ciarán O’Connor examines why social media accounts linked to Iran, Russia and China are posting about the fuel protests in Ireland. The Irish Times view: An Editorial on Friday stated there are compelling reasons not to simply accede to the demands of the protesters.

Source: The Irish Times April 12, 2026 13:53 UTC