{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1b7989bb-75d3-43d4-88ab-da99ebc38133/69d535cfef4d72420680df9e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tuesday 7 April - Convoys And Consequences: Fuel Protests Grip Ireland","description":"<p>Fuel protests have caused disruption across Ireland, with convoys from multiple counties slowing key routes into Dublin amid growing anger over rising costs.</p><p><br></p><p>While major representative groups are not formally involved, the pressure from farmers, hauliers and contractors is clear - and questions are mounting over whether the government will be forced to act.</p><p><br></p><p>Could fuel rationing become a reality - and if so, who gets priority?</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, attention shifts to the Middle East, where tensions are escalating.</p><p><br></p><p>Iran is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a US-backed ceasefire deal.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:</p><p><br></p><p>Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Peadar&nbsp;Toibín&nbsp;TD,&nbsp;Aontú&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>John Dallon,&nbsp;Farmer&nbsp;and protestor&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony Zurcher, BBC’s North America correspondent&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}