Vote of confidence triggered by fuel protests survived by Irish government

• The Irish government successfully survived a vote of confidence over its handling of recent fuel protests across the country.
• The motion was triggered by the main opposition party, Sinn Fein, who criticised the coalition's response to the protests.
• The vote resulted in 92 TDs supporting the government, with 78 voting against, ensuring the coalition's continuation.
• Michael Healy-Rae resigned as a minister of state shortly before the ballot and voted against the government, while Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald called for an election.
• Irish premier Micheal Martin defended the government's actions, citing a €505 million support package and condemning the 'destructive' blockading of critical infrastructure by some protesters.

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Irish government survives vote of confidence over handling of fuel protests