"Fianna Fáil sources were last night questioning why Fine Gael leader did not inform his deputy leader Dáil will today vote on a no-confidence motion in the Government over its handling of the fuel crisis."
"Further multimillion-euro cuts in excise on motor fuel to come into effect at midnight after TDs vote. Skyrocketing crude oil prices have led to one of the largest increases since the 1970s in the cost of petrol and diesel."
"A coalition blame game is under way over the controversial threat to call in the Army to help police blockades that had cut off access to ports last week."
"A spokesperson for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said he discussed the idea of using the assistance of the Defence Forces at the Whitegate refinery in east Cork with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Wednesday night."
Fianna Fáil sources are questioning why the Fine Gael leader did not inform his deputy about a no-confidence motion vote concerning the government's management of the fuel crisis. Significant cuts in excise on motor fuel are set to take effect after the vote. Rising crude oil prices have resulted in substantial increases in petrol and diesel costs. A blame game is occurring within the coalition regarding the proposal to use the Army to assist in policing blockades affecting port access.
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