Who is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland's Protest Response

MOTH News Live | Friday April 17th | 11AM Who is Shawna Coxon? Inside Ireland’s protest response Fuel protests swept across Ireland in a matter of days — tractors on roads, blockades at key infrastructure, Garda intervention, and the Defence Forces deployed to restore movement. Now, as the situation begins to ease, the focus shifts. What actually happened — and how was it handled? In this episode, Keith Walsh, Oscar and Al break down the response to the protests, including the role of senior Garda leadership, the shift from protest to “illegal blockade,” and the model used to manage disruption. We’ll also examine the political fallout, the changing narrative, and what it all tells us about how the State responds when pressure builds. Plus: ▪️ Internal government tensions following the vote of no confidence ▪️ The Media Minister’s rapid reversal on reviewing protest coverage ▪️ Voices from across the country reacting to the week that was This isn’t just about fuel. It’s about power, pressure — and what happens next.