Ireland's €505m fuel support package

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has unveiled a comprehensive set of fuel tax cuts and subsidies aimed at easing the financial burden on Irish households and businesses.

The package includes significant reductions in excise duty on petrol and diesel, alongside increased electricity subsidies for vulnerable consumers.

The announcement follows a week of intense disruption as fuel protesters blocked key infrastructure, leading to a confidence motion against the government's handling of the crisis.

While the measures have been welcomed by some, protesters have warned that the package may not be enough to stop further demonstrations.