{"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-da99ebc38133/69d68ac302639f375c671aa8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday 8 April - Fuel Standoff at Home, Ceasefire Strain Abroad","description":"<p><br></p><p>Fuel protests are intensifying across Ireland, with blockades entering a second day and pressure mounting on Government to intervene.</p><p><br></p><p>Protesters insist they will not move without direct talks, as the Minister for Justice claimed that an “unelected group” is disrupting the country.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, tensions ease slightly in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has pulled back, with Iran agreeing to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks as a ceasefire begins. But uncertainty remains, with Israel saying it has halted attacks on Iran while continuing strikes in Lebanon.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:</p><p><br></p><p>Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fáil</p><p>Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin</p><p>Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner</p><p>James Geoghegan, Agricultural contractor</p><p>Kevin McPartlan, CEO, Fuels for Ireland</p><p>Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist</p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}