The Taoiseach isn't ruling out delivering a 'State of the Nation' address as the conflict in Iran continues.
The Prime Ministers of Britain and Australia have addressed citizens as the war in the Middle East continues.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said the de-escalation of the war in Iran, and the reopening of a major shipping channel - Strait of Hormuz are his priorities.
Australia's Prime Minister urged citizens to use public transport where possible, to help build the country's fuel reserves and conserves it for those who have no option but to travel by car.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)The US President is due to make a public address later on.
The White House press secretary hinted President Donald Trump will announce an 'important update' on the war in a live broadcast on all TV networks in the States tonight.
The Taoiseach addressed the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic, with news on developments and restrictions.
However, Micheál Martin says a similar address isn't planned.
"We won't be doing one today, but obviously we're keeping everything under review.
"Our focus right now is on the [fuel] price issue, obviously, and how we can help people and also protect the economy from the effects of this as best we can.
"This is an unprecedented supply shock".
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, says the European Commission is preparing a package of advice to deal with the energy crisis, which the Irish Government 'will have eyes on' next week.
Minister Harris added the US President's suggestion the war in Iran will end ‘in two or three weeks’ isn’t good enough.
"I would just make this point that the war is currently ongoing for about 33 days.
"Look at the scale of damage that has been done to the world's energy infrastructure in that period of time.
"We don't have another 21 days or thereabouts to see de-escalation.
"We're already living through the largest energy crisis in the history of the world".
