Irish protests this past week have been met with a media blackout as the government sought to cast blame for fuel protests on Iran and other figures, rather than excessive taxes and a refusal to engage with public concerns. Despite surviving a no-confidence vote overnight, the Irish government’s handling of the protests may have prompted the emergence of a strong, conservative opposition.

In this GB News Originals interview, Nick Dunning speaks to author of Vandalising Ireland, Eoin Lenihan, about the shocking farmer and haulier protests sweeping across Ireland — and what they reveal about rising anger over fuel prices, government taxation, and political accountability.

Following global instability linked to tensions in Iran and rising oil prices, Irish citizens took to the streets in unprecedented numbers. But are these protests really about fuel — or something much deeper?

Lenihan argues that this marks the beginning of a broader grassroots movement, with ordinary working people pushing back against what he describes as an increasingly out-of-touch political establishment. From claims of media bias and government overreach, to the emergence of new right-wing political movements, this is a conversation that goes far beyond Ireland.

📉 Why are Irish fuel taxes so high?
🚜 Why are farmers and hauliers leading the protests?
📺 Is the media failing to report the full story?
🏛️ Could this reshape Irish politics forever?

With tensions rising and protests spreading into Northern Ireland, this interview explores whether we are witnessing the early stages of a major political realignment — not just in Ireland, but across Europe.

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By Nicholas Dunning

00:00 – Irsh government media crackdown
01:21 – Is the media biased in favour of the government?
02:05 – “Creeping authoritarianism” in Ireland?
02:44 – Media criticism: not enough control over protests?
03:15 – Claims of “outside influence” & media narratives
04:09 – What sparked the protests: fuel prices explained
05:01 – Farmers & hauliers pushed to breaking point
05:40 – Road blockades, refinery protests & escalation
06:05 – Police response: force, arrests & army involvement
07:12 – A “tear” in the political system?
07:45 – Government’s €500m response package
09:02 – Opposition backlash & rising political challengers
10:10 – Is this the start of a new right-wing movement?
11:34 – Expanding beyond immigration politics
12:39 – Cost of living crisis & housing pressures
13:20 – Why isn’t UK media covering this?
14:05 – Media narratives vs reality on the ground
15:00 – Vote of no confidence explained
16:19 – Is the Irish government still secure?
17:11 – Government spending & economic criticism
19:23 – Public frustration reaches boiling point
19:46 – Rejection of traditional opposition parties
20:11 – The future of Ireland’s political right

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GB News Presenter Patrick Christys is outraged as footage shows protesters charging at military men in uniform at the Ministry of Defence. The panel debates whether the UK has entered a ‘two-tier’ justice system where certain groups are emboldened by a weak government response.

0:00 – Pro-Palestine mob swarms Britain’s military heroes.

0:50 – Ministry of Defence: Analysing the footage.

1:41 – Protesters vow to ‘occupy’ every major city in England.

2:27 – Daily Disruptions: From coffee shops to private homes, where does it end?

3:00 – The Head of the Armed Forces warns of a national shift.

3:45 – Cost of Living : Reports of government contingency plans for mass unrest.

4:32 – Two-Tier Policing: Would Union Jack-wearing protesters be treated differently?

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6:52 – Panel Debate

7:45 – Is the Labour government emboldening certain groups?

10:45 – The Culture of Dependence

12:40 – How to fix the ‘Broken Britain’ narrative.

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Patrick Christys reveals WhatsApp messages shared by Political Editor at The Independent, David Maddox, that reveal Downing Street was told prior about Peter Mandelson failed vetting procedures.

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