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Donohoe: Population growth has bolstered the economy

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe rejects the view of economist David McWilliams that Ireland’s immigration rate will have to be “halved at least” in order for infrastructure to keep up with population growth, arguing that population growth has instead bolstered the economy. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

July 24, 2025

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Law and Disorder I ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP31

Ben and Jason ramble through a discussion about whether law and order is breaking down in Ireland, and specifically in Dublin, musing about the merits of raising a family in the city versus in the countryside, before getting back to the news of the kidnapping of an Irish woman in Haiti. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/law-and-disorder/ 00:00 Law […]

August 6, 2025

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Avoidable death | PODCAST EP149

Sarah re-joins the podcast this week from her Cretan retreat, and she and John discuss topics ranging from the tragic – the death of Harvey Sherrat – to the controversies around assisted suicide and the Mise Eire event, to the love lives of Pamela Anderson and Bonnie Blue. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/avoidable-death/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Personal […]

August 8, 2025

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Should Ireland adopt UK-style policies on knife crime?

Following the Capel Street stabbing, a Fine Gael TD has said Ireland should follow recent UK policy as a good example of how to get knives “off our streets”. ——————– 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 […]

August 7, 2025

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“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you..”

“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you…. you should write an angry letter”…. Laura and John discuss reaction to the Swift/Kelce engagement ——————– 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 […]

August 30, 2025

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Jimless wonders

John and Sarah react to the Jim Gavin news: His scandal, Fianna Fáil’s incompetence, what it does to Micheál Martin, and why the civil service will be laughing. Episode 158 PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/emergency-episode-jimless-wonders/ 00:00 The Fallout of Jim Gavin’s Withdrawal 02:54 Political Implications for Fianna Fáil 05:32 The State of the Presidential Race 08:28 Voter Sentiment […]

October 6, 2025

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Ivan Yates takes a hit

“I think Ivan has taken a hit there” – John and Sarah reckon that the biggest blow to Ivan Yates’s reputation this week was not, in fact, getting sacked from “Path to Power”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]

November 7, 2025

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One of us

In this week’s edition, John and Sarah reflect on Simon Harris’s newfound conversion to “far right” views on immigration, the demise of Ivan Yates, the miserable state of the health service, and the latest opinion poll trends. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/one-of-us/ ‎ 00:00 The Departure of Ivan Yates 11:58 The State of the Health Service 25:03 Government’s […]

November 7, 2025

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Bad incentives

“This is the central problem in Ireland’s governance…. there’s no accountability”: Former Ministerial Advisor Cormac Lucey tells John that the lack of incentives to perform well are a key problem in modern Ireland ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]

December 13, 2025

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Identity Crisis

“They’ve lost their identity” – Former Fine Gael Councillor Keith Redmond says his former party is lucky that there is no election scheduled in 2026 – “but with politics, you never know” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others […]

January 3, 2026

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Build Back Home

The Government continues to encourage construction workers to return to Ireland, but fails to mention a hidden catch. Jason discusses it on this week’s Gript livestream.

January 15, 2026

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Minister: Claims of perfect council finances are false

“Every year the local authorities get clean bills of health from the Local Government Auditor…That’s actually not a financial possibility.” Official claims that local councils are managing their finances perfectly cannot be accurate, Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]

January 13, 2026

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State could nationalise social media platforms, says TD

The State could “nationalise” online platforms and use their algorithms to promote “whatever we choose”, an Irish politician has suggested at an ‘online safety’ committee meeting this week. ——————– 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 […]

January 16, 2026

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Flooded with nonsense

——————– 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.

January 30, 2026

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The Migrants Protesting Migrant NGOs

“These groups are receiving money on my behalf to advocate for me, and I don’t feel like they’re representing me adequately”: Ben outlines a little discussed news story of recent weeks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

February 5, 2026

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