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McEntee: Diversity in the Defence Forces “a priority”
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McEntee: Diversity in the Defence Forces “a priority”

Defence Minister Helen McEntee has said that it is a “priority” to “diversify” the Defence Forces in “every way possible,” including “increasing the number of women” in the Irish military. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
O’Brien stands by 2022 ‘social cohesion’ slap at Nolan
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O’Brien stands by 2022 ‘social cohesion’ slap at Nolan

In 2022, Carol Nolan TD said that a “unsustainable” levels of migration were straining Ireland’s housing supply. Darragh O’Brien responded by saying her comments were a “threat to social cohesion”. Now, in 2026, O’Brien doubled down and said he still stands by his remarks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
“How Can You Justify This?”: Minister Pressed on Toll Hikes
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“How Can You Justify This?”: Minister Pressed on Toll Hikes

“How can you justify this?”: Ben Scallan asks Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien how he can defend investing €1.5bn in roads just 6 weeks after commuters were hit with toll hikes. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
More man bashing
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More man bashing

“If someone wrote an article about men raising their daughters not to be sluts, or something, there’d be national outrage” – Sarah has had enough of “man bashing” in the media on foot of a controversial Irish Times article this week. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]
Invest in big cat
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Invest in big cat

“Invest in big cat” Laura says, while Nick talks about his own booming doggy daycare business. Is the pet business about to explode due to falling fertility rates? ——————– 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 […]
Abortion Extremism
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Abortion Extremism

On this week’s episode of The Long Game, Maria criticises the political appetite for abortion in Ireland, especially in light of the news that 108 babies were born alive after abortions but left to die. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]
Minister: It’s currently legal for kids to buy nicotine products
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Minister: It’s currently legal for kids to buy nicotine products

This week Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill proposed changing the way free contraception is dispensed, and regulating vape colours and flavours to stop children getting them. Asked if it’s currently legal for children to buy nicotine products, she said it is. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
Iran war’s impact on energy “will be felt significantly”
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Iran war’s impact on energy “will be felt significantly”

‘The longer this goes on, the implications for energy…will be felt significantly’: Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee and Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris say the conflict in Iran could cause shocks to energy prices which will impact the economy in Ireland. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Save the trees, chop the Greens
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Save the trees, chop the Greens

“These people think environmentalism is putting metal bird guillotines – windmills – across the country, while cutting down trees to make way for Rugby pitches” – Laura goes off this week on Green hypocrisy over Kenilworth Square in Dublin. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
Political price gouging
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Political price gouging

“For the people who have deliberately driven up the price of fuel to turn around and accuse small businesses of price gouging – the confidence, or neck you have to do that is mind boggling” says John, on the Government’s “price gouging” narrative ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
“Suck it up”
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“Suck it up”

“That’s the message from Irish politicians for the last five years – suck it up.” Sarah vents frustration over continued increases in the cost of living. ——————- 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 […]
‘Hyper-sexualised caricature of a woman’
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‘Hyper-sexualised caricature of a woman’

Maria takes aim at Dublin Zoo’s decision to use drag images in its Mother’s Day marketing. ——————– 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 […]
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 ——————– […]
Trump tells Martin: “You better do something about immigration”
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Trump tells Martin: “You better do something about immigration”

“You better do something about immigration,”: After criticising Keir Starmer and other European leaders, US President Donald Trump tells Taoiseach Micheál Martin that Europe won’t exist anymore unless the continent gets a handle on mass migration.
Migration and Crime data exists in Ireland
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Migration and Crime data exists in Ireland

“The data on migration and crime exists in Ireland. It’s collected via the pulse system. It’s just not collated and published” – John and Sarah discuss what the Irish Times calls “fringe” concerns about immigration and Ireland’s crime rate. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
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