Conor McGregor says 'we hold all the aces' as he slams Irish government in cringe video
Conor McGregor says 'we hold all the aces' as he slams Government in cringe videoConor McGregor says the Irish government 'has lost the confidence of the public' and claims 'we hold all the aces'.Speaking in a rambling video shared on X, McGregor, a long time critic of the government, again took aim at those in power.Posing in front of the 1916 Proclamation, the MMA fighter begins his message by praising those involved in the recent fuel-cost protests.McGregor, who briefly ran for the Irish presidency last year before pulling out of the race after it became clear very early on that he would not be to secure the nominations needed for his name to be on the ballot, has long spoken on political issues on social media and met US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day last year.The video comes as the Irish Government faces a motion of no confidence on Tuesday. It has been put forward by Sinn Fein after a week of widespread disruption caused by the fuel protests.McGregor said in the clip: "What's up Ireland? I hope you all had a great Easter because I had my best one yet. Seeing the courage of our people standing together in unity against the failed rule of this government has been incredible. It has also been eye-opening."No matter which side of the political divide you are on, one thing is for certain. This government has lost the confidence of the public and that is it. No confidence as a government and you are done."As a nation, we have all just seen their behaviour at the exact same time and there is now no going back. The horse has well and truly bolted. Their complete failure on housing, their refusal to ease the crushing cost of living crisis, the disastrous handling of immigration that has overwhelmed their communities and services and the shocking way that they have treated ordinary Irish people in recent days."Their hand has been exposed and it is a busted flush and we as the mighty republic hold all the aces. Ireland, we are another major step closer to the return of fairness, fair cost of living, fair treatment, fair taxes and a fair opportunity for your voice to be heard. That is what we deserve as a people and that is what is coming."We await the vote that will bring down this failed government that no longer represents us. Ireland, for the future of our country, for our children, we must stand together in unity and complete this tackle. I love you with all my heart, every single one of you."God bless Ireland. Up the republic."Since Israel and the US commenced military action against Iran, worldwide fuel costs have surged, with some Irish hauliers and farmers warning that escalating expenses could force them out of operation.Protesters have blockaded multiple ports, the nation's sole oil refinery and Dublin's city centre within the past week.This has caused significant disruption to fuel distribution, leaving hundreds of petrol stations without petrol and diesel supplies.Government ministers declined to meet with the demonstrators, opting instead to hold discussions with established representative organisations from the transport and agricultural industries.As demonstrations persisted, military personnel were deployed and, on Saturday, gardaí commenced clearing the blockades.On Sunday, the Government unveiled a €505 million package of measures aimed at addressing soaring fuel costs.This follows an earlier €250 million package of measures announced nearly three weeks prior.The latest measures encompass additional fuel duty reductions, postponement of a carbon tax rise and support programmes for the haulage, transport, fishing and agriculture sectors.Speaking to reporters before Cabinet on Tuesday, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he was looking forward to debates in the Dail on the government’s response to the fuel crisis.Mr Martin said: “We’ve responded more substantively than most Governments across Europe, and we will continue, obviously, to keep the broader economic situation under review, to support vital sectors that keep jobs going and keep the economy going itself – and also we will ensure that vital critical infrastructure is protected.”Asked about the protests, he commented: “The blockade, certainly as a tactic, was not something that was anticipated.”He added that the approach of the blockaders, which limited oil refining, did not make sense.The Taoiseach said ministers “accept fully” the rights to protest and freedom of assembly, contending these had not been undermined by the policing response to fuel blockades.“There’s always a balance, and one has to distinguish between the blockading of absolutely critical national infrastructure and protest,” he stated.Click here to sign up to our sport newsletter, bringing you the top stories and biggest headlines from Ireland and beyond.
