It’s now over seven weeks since the Strait of Hormuz was shut off — trapping a quarter of the world’s oil and a fifth of its natural gas. What was hoped to be short-lived has proven anything but, and no one knows when it will end.
So how does a government plan for the unplannable?
Gavan Reilly examines the ongoing energy crisis, the options on the table — including a potential return to energy credits — and the political fallout after fuel protests.
Despite seeing off a confidence motion, the government has lost a junior minister, while speculation continues around Micheal Martin’s leadership.
With analysis from John Lee, Eileen Culloty and Mick Clifford.
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