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Ireland has placed its Defence Forces on standby and shifted to an enforcement phase as nationwide fuel protests, now in their fourth day, cause severe travel disruptions and threaten half the country's fuel supply. The government warns of legal consequences while protesters, led by professional drivers and farmers, demand price cuts linked to Middle East conflict impacts.

A 12-foot statue of St Patrick holding a pint of Guinness was installed outside a Temple Bar pub in Dublin but removed within 24 hours after Dublin City Council ordered it taken down. In a separate dispute, the council has banned St Andrew's Westland Row Church from displaying service times on its railings, citing a breach of planning laws.

The Irish High Court has ordered Revolut Bank UAB to provide the names and addresses of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers to Sky, following civil proceedings by the broadcaster. Justice Brian Cregan approved the order requiring Revolut to surrender the information.

Wales head to Dublin as underdogs against Ireland in the Six Nations, with Steve Tandy making three changes to his starting XV, including Dan Edwards replacing the injured Sam Costelow at fly-half.

ITV has implemented a sweeping overhaul of its daytime programming, resulting in job losses, reduced airtime for flagship shows, and significant schedule adjustments to accommodate major sporting events.

A judge has ruled that a man is fit to stand trial for the attempted murder of three children in a Dublin attack last November, according to Sky News. Riad Bouchaker, 52, faces multiple charges including assault and knife possession.

A three-year-old boy died after being struck by a car in the underground car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Dublin. Emergency services rushed him to Temple Street Hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the afternoon.

Ireland secured a victory over Scotland in a Six Nations rugby match held in Dublin, with Scotland finishing third in the tournament, marking an improvement over their performance in the previous two years.

Wales will not wear their traditional red jerseys when they take to the field against Ireland on Friday night, opting instead for their white alternate kit. Campaigners have said the change was made after widespread calls for action.