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• Nationwide Fuel Protest Continues Into Third Day

  The Defence Forces have been called in to assist Gardaí with blockades, while O'Connell Street is still blocked

• Two Separate Weather Warnings Issued For Tomorrow

  Met Eireann is warning of possible localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees and branches

• International Wholesale Prices Are "Not Price Gouging", Says CCPC

  Since March 2nd, the CCPC said it has received over 900 complaints

• Costs Of Home Heating Oil Up By 67.5 Per Cent Between February and March

  The CSO said the price in home heating oil was at its highest level since 1996

• 91-Year-Old Lelia Doolan To Arrive In Monasterevin Today As Part Of Her Walk For Peace

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  Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today, Lelia said she is in good spirits, and encourages everyone in Kildare to come out and take part

• Harvey Norman Nationwide Cancer Fundraiser Launched

  Running until April 26th: all funds to the Marie Keating Foundation.

• Operation Against Romance Fraud Network Leads To Arrests In West Dublin

  Operation Skein has targeted The 'Black Axe' crime network responsible romance fraud over a long period

• Tánaiste Says Fuel Prices Should Drop Sooner Rather Than Later

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  The price of a barrel has dropped to under $94