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O’Callaghan defends Garda Bill against critics
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O’Callaghan defends Garda Bill against critics

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has defended the Garda Powers Bill against critics who say it threatens press freedom by allowing Gardaí to access journalists’ encrypted devices more easily: ——————– 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 […]
Truly diverse Defence Forces
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Truly diverse Defence Forces

The security concerns surrounding the Ireland/Israel Nations League fixture, Minister Helen McEntee’s Defence Forces diversity drive and LENT are all up for discussion on this week’s episode of the Long Game podcast. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/truly-diverse-defence-forces/ Episode 58 Leave your question or comment for The Long Game podcast here Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: […]
‘World War Three Fought Piecemeal’
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‘World War Three Fought Piecemeal’

Jason and special guest Maria Maynes discuss the spiralling situation in the Middle East, the sectarian trend in UK politics and the shocking abortion story receiving no coverage from the Irish media. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/world-war-three-fought-piecemeal/ Episode 59 ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]
A Good Start to the Year for Pro-Lifers
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A Good Start to the Year for Pro-Lifers

Scotland’s rejection of assisted suicide is just the latest development in a series that should give pro-lifers some cause for hope this year, which Jason takes a look at on today’s livestream. Also, following on from last week’s Anti-Bullying discussion, Jason considers one of its fruits: Stand Up Awareness Week. Live at 7pm 18/03/2026 ——————– […]
No more Catholic primary schools in Ireland?
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No more Catholic primary schools in Ireland?

“The people who are there [for the sacraments] just don’t want to be there – there’s a sense of apathy and a sense of ‘tick the box’: Wading into the Schools Patronage debate, Fr Mark Quin argues for family-based faith programmes over sacramental prep in Irish primary schools: ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]
Lookalike passports 2
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Lookalike passports 2

After Fatima introduced the topic of ‘lookalike passports’ coming up in the courts, Jason remembers his ambiguous garda age card image that could’ve been used by anyone. ——————– 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 […]
Epic Fury, Failure and Fuel Protests
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Epic Fury, Failure and Fuel Protests

With the news of a tentative ceasefire in the Iran War, on this week’s Gript Livestream Jason considers whether ‘Operation Epic Fury’ can be considered a success or a failure, and the effect it’s likely to have on the rest of us from here on out.
Fuel protest brings major routes to standstill nationwide
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Fuel protest brings major routes to standstill nationwide

“We want the carbon tax gone”: Protest convoys have disrupted major roads across Ireland, with industry groups arguing that rising fuel costs are placing unsustainable pressure on drivers and businesses. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Insulated from Reality
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Insulated from Reality

Jason refers to comments he got from a TD this week, who argued that members of Government are insulated from the economic difficulties faced by members of the public, making them incapable of understanding widespread anger. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]
FLASHBACK: Michael Healy-Rae on why he joined Government
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FLASHBACK: Michael Healy-Rae on why he joined Government

FLASHBACK: In October 2025, Michael Healy-Rae explained to Gript why he was part of a Government that was hiking carbon tax given his previous criticisms of the tax. He argued that even if he was “dead”, it would remain in place until 2030 with or without him in office: ——————– Gript is proud to be […]
SPLC funding extremist groups?
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SPLC funding extremist groups?

The US Department of Justice has accused a major anti-racism charity of funding extremist groups between 2014 and 2023. Jason considers the Southern Poverty Law Centre and its influence overseas. SPLC funding extremist groups?
Latest Citywest incidents heighten community concerns
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Latest Citywest incidents heighten community concerns

Gardaí claim to have no record of incident CET said they engaged with. ——————– 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 […]
The Government Is Out of Touch
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The Government Is Out of Touch

This week Laura talks to Ken O’Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar’s attack on rural Ireland. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-government-is-out-of-touch/ Episode 24 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-granny-is-irish/id1841883648 ——————- Gript is proud to […]
Family Law Reform – Will In-Camera Rule Change?
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Family Law Reform – Will In-Camera Rule Change?

Today, independent TD Paul Gogarty introduced a motion to the Dáil on Family Law Reform and argued in favour of lifting the in-camera rule. Laoise de Brún attended the session. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Has Fine Gael become a toxic brand in Dublin Central?
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Has Fine Gael become a toxic brand in Dublin Central?

Ben shares interesting observations indicating that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil by-election candidates are playing down their party associations ahead of the vote. ——————– 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 […]
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