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The Undefeated Slippery Slope
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The Undefeated Slippery Slope

Much to Ben and Jason’s surprise (not), the Dáil backed a Sinn Féin bill last week to get rid of the three-day abortion waiting period. They discuss the “betrayal” of voters who were reassured by that promise, as well as poor weeks press-wise for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste. ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]
Ireland’s Tax Burden vs. Public Services
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Ireland’s Tax Burden vs. Public Services

PODCAST: https://youtu.be/AUsgVCZMUtY ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.
Sean Canney quizzed on poorly-aged scrambler bike comment
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Sean Canney quizzed on poorly-aged scrambler bike comment

Minister Sean Canney said he was “satisfied” with the legislation around scrambler bikes. 10 days later, 16-year-old Grace Lynch was killed by a scrambler bike in Dublin, prompting new legislation. Despite this, Canney doesn’t accept he was wrong. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
Martin open to studying free speech impact of misinfo regulations
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Martin open to studying free speech impact of misinfo regulations

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he has “no issue” with the Government doing research into the potential free speech impact of misinformation regulations. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news […]
O’Brien pressed on Ireland having highest energy prices in EU
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O’Brien pressed on Ireland having highest energy prices in EU

“What do you attribute that to?”: Ben Scallan asks Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien how he explains the fact that Ireland has the highest energy prices in the EU after over a decade of investing in renewables. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]
Sinn Féin TDs not aware of controversial book for 15-year-olds
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Sinn Féin TDs not aware of controversial book for 15-year-olds

Children’s Books Ireland and RTÉ recently promoted a reading list featuring controversial book “What’s the T?”, which promotes inappropriate sexual content aimed at 15-year-olds. Five different Sinn Féin TDs say they can’t comment on this as they aren’t aware of the book. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
“White privilege is a reality,” says SocDems TD
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“White privilege is a reality,” says SocDems TD

“White privilege is a reality”: Social Democrats TDs back up their party colleague Sinead Gibney and agree that “we live in a racist society.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing […]
‘Send them back’: EU right celebrates after passing of migrant return hubs vote
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‘Send them back’: EU right celebrates after passing of migrant return hubs vote

Right-wing members of the European Parliament celebrate following the passing of EU legislation that would enable illegal migrants to be deported to third countries. MEPs inside Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael failed to have the motion rejected during the Wednesday vote. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
O’Donovan says the quiet part out loud
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O’Donovan says the quiet part out loud

“I guess expecting a Senior Cabinet Minister to defend the merits of his own Government’s policies is too much to ask. That would be an ecumenical matter.” BEN SCALLAN comments on Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan’s continued evasions. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]
The Dáil is like Sesame Street
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The Dáil is like Sesame Street

This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/sesame-street/ ‎ Episode 3 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-granny-is-irish/id1841883648 […]
Harris doesn’t want to release nationality data for housing lists
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Harris doesn’t want to release nationality data for housing lists

Tánaiste Simon Harris says that it is “disinformation” to say that foreigners get housing ahead of Irish people, but also says he won’t release nationality data for housing lists. Ben Scallan asks: “Why would you say it’s disinformation, but not want to release the figures?” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of […]
Migration Pact hits Citywest
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Migration Pact hits Citywest

Moving IPO office to Citywest has increased arrivals. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to […]
“YOU’RE A WHITE MAN”: Irish politicians on “white privilege” and more
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“YOU’RE A WHITE MAN”: Irish politicians on “white privilege” and more

“The very dull, white, pasty Ireland that I grew up in”: Compilation of Irish politicians discussing “white privilege”, how “we live in a racist society”, and more. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support […]
Media Minister: My job is to ensure people watch RTÉ
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Media Minister: My job is to ensure people watch RTÉ

Irish Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan tells Gript: “My Department’s role with Coimisiún na Meán is to make sure that people don’t get their ‘news’ from people who thrive on the advent of fake news, but rather from trusted sources, including our public service broadcaster.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Brutality and Blinding Stupidity
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Brutality and Blinding Stupidity

On this week’s episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the reaction to last week’s scenes in Belfast, and react themselves to news of a long-awaited peace deal between the US and Iran. Finally, the lads turn to a topic close to Ben’s heart in particular: the World Cup. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/brutality-and-blinding-stupidity/ Episode […]
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