Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

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A meeting was held among the protesters in Foynes this evening and they have nominated Neilus O’Connor who is an agricultural contractor from Moyvane to go to Dublin tomorrow

Gardaí declare 'exceptional event' over fuel protests

An Garda Síochána has declared an "exceptional event" in response to the fuel protests.

Politics • 10 Apr

Woman standing at a petrol station putting fuel into her red car

Recent fuel price hikes not price gouging - CCPC report

Recent spikes in fuel prices are a result of "significant increases in international wholesale costs" and not price gouging, according to an analysis from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

Business • 09 Apr

Tractors block enterance to Whitegate oil refinery

How significant are protests on Ireland's fuel supplies?

As fuel protests enter their third day, Aengus Cox looks at the impact on Ireland's fuel supply.

Ireland • 09 Apr

Trucks line up outside a fuel depot in Whitegate, Co Cork as part of fuel protests

Whitegate blockade 'act of national sabotage' - Taoiseach

Around half of the country's fuel supplies are now locked in terminals and at the Whitegate refinery due to protests, Fuels For Ireland has said.

Ireland • 08 Apr

Reports of milk not being collected due to fuel protests

There are reports of milk not being collected from some dairy farmers around the country, according to Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon.

Business • 08 Apr

A Clarity graphic of a car being filled up with petrol

Do allegations of fuel price gouging stack up?

Over the past month diesel and petrol prices have soared to levels not seen since the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - a conflict that sparked a global cost-of-living crisis.

Clarity • 04 Apr

Simon Harris stands at a lectern with a large screen showing his photo and name behind him

Annual flat-rate tax among principles for savings scheme

An annual flat-rate tax is among the guiding principles for the planned State-backed savings scheme that is expected to be introduced in the next budget.

Business • 31 Mar

Egg producers call for higher pay to avoid shortages

Farmers have said any egg shortages on supermarket shelves are as a result of producers not being paid enough. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said producers have been warning retailers and egg packers that farmgate prices are not financially sustainable to meet growing demand.

Business • 30 Mar