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Wally Brolly; Budget Folly

John and Sarah discuss Joe Brolly’s latest descent into awfulness, debate Catherine Connolly’s eventful week, and discuss a budget that was described as “prudent” yet ended up as anything but. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/wally-brolly-budget-folly/ ‎ Episode 159 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week 02:45 Controversial Commentary in Irish Media 05:19 The Presidential Election Dynamics 07:53 Catherine […]

October 10, 2025

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Minister Michael Healy-Rae on carbon tax hike

“Whether I like it not, it’s happening…we are where we are”: Minister Michael Healy-Rae explains why he’s part of a Government that’s hiking carbon tax given his previous criticisms of the tax, saying that even if he was “dead”, it would remain in place until 2030 regardless. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]

October 10, 2025

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Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin won’t rule out the idea of an Irish peacekeeping mission in Gaza: “We’ll wait and see.” ——————– 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 […]

October 14, 2025

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The deposit return scam

“I thought it was a scam, and I was vindicated” – Sarah Ryan on why she has never availed of the Deposit Return Scheme, and never will: ——————– 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 […]

October 17, 2025

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Martin Nolan Country

John and Sarah ask: Is Judge Martin Nolan unfairly maligned or justly criticised? Also, Independent Ireland backs Simon Harris; The Deposit Return Scheme humiliates voters; and Fine Gael flounders towards humiliation. Episode 160 PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/martin-nolan-country/ 00:00 Overview of Current Events in Politics 02:42 The Motion of Confidence in Simon Harris 11:15 The Deposit Return Scheme […]

October 17, 2025

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Shooting themselves in the foot

“Fine Gael have contrived by blocking other candidates to leave Heather Humphreys out there alone with no support – they have shot themselves in the foot”. Nick Delehanty reflects on the Presidential election he and others were locked out of. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

October 16, 2025

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Daylight robbery

“They’re not just taking your money, they are also taking your time” – Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty discuss Ireland’s high tax rates and the abandonment of taxpayers in the budget. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

October 15, 2025

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10-year-old girl allegedly assaulted at Citywest

“Is this going to be another ‘lessons will be learned’ situation?…When is the action part going to come in?”: Ben Scallan pushes Simon Harris on the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl who was in Tusla care by an IPAS applicant at Citywest. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

October 21, 2025

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Connolly agitated when questioned re evictions in 2016

The 2016 exchange with Catherine Connolly shows the presidential candidate becoming agitated when questioned about her work as a barrister in relation to evictions. ——————– 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 […]

October 20, 2025

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Protest held outside Dublin asylum hub

Scenes of unrest unfolded as thousands gathered outside Citywest asylum hub in response to the alleged sexual assault of a child by an asylum seeker. ——————- 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 […]

October 21, 2025

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Missi-CityWest Burning

John and Sarah break down the two biggest stories of the week, discussing all aspects of the Citywest sexual assault and subsequent riots, and then examining the myriad ways that Fine Gael managed to blow the Presidential Election. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/missi-citywest-burning/ Episode 161 00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Ireland 03:25 The Disturbing Incident in Citywest […]

October 24, 2025

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Self-loathing with Stella

Laura is joined by therapist and Genspect founder STELLA O’MALLEY. They talk all things transgender, from Stella’s childhood desire to be a boy, how many girls are afflicted by self-loathing, and how social contagion online is threatening our children. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/self-loathing-with-stella/ ‎ Episode 6 00:00 Introduction to Stella and Genspect 02:48 Personal Journey and Early […]

October 26, 2025

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Harris: “Regrettable” there were only 2 candidates

Simon Harris on the Presidential election: “I think it is regrettable that there were only two candidates on the ballot.” ——————– 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 […]

October 25, 2025

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McEntee reacts to avalanche of spoilt ballots

“There was very clearly a campaign as well to encourage people not to use their vote correctly…”: Fine Gael Deputy Leader Helen McEntee reacts to the record number of spoilt ballots in the 2025 Presidential election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

October 25, 2025

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“Seismic”: Spoiled votes in Áras election overwhelming

“Seismic”: Spoilt ballots in the Irish Presidential election appear to be unprecedentedly high, tallies indicate – even outpacing Heather Humphreys in some parts of the country. ——————- 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 […]

October 25, 2025

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