Irish government faces possible no-confidence vote over fuel protests

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Ireland's government could face a no-confidence vote Tuesday over its handling of fuel protests that have blocked oil supplies and caused traffic jams.

Prime Minister Micheál Martin announced new tax cuts to end the crisis, which began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Opposition parties criticized the government for its slow response.

Sinn Fein called for the vote, but Martin's coalition has scheduled an earlier vote of support.

Protests started April 7, with truckers and farmers demanding price caps or tax cuts.

Martin defended the response by police and military to clear roadblocks.

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