Irish government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

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2026-04-14

London (PA Media/dpa) - The Irish government has won a motion of confidence over its handling of a fuel crisis, but suffered the resignation of a junior minister in the process. The confidence motion was called after the Dail parliament resumed after the Easter break, which was marked by major protests including the blockading of critical infrastructure - including the country's only oil refinery. It won the motion by 92 votes to 78 - with Michae......

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