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Shooting themselves in the foot
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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 […]
Daylight robbery
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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. […]
Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza
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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 […]
Wally Brolly; Budget Folly
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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 […]
Minister Michael Healy-Rae on carbon tax hike
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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 […]
The real issue is demographics
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The real issue is demographics

The real issue is demographics”: Laura Perrins and Tim Stanley of the Daily Telegraph say that the real issue facing western countries is one politicians are only starting to wake up to: The lack of children. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/debating-ethnonationalism/ ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
O’Brien on Jim Gavin saga: “We’ll learn from this”
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O’Brien on Jim Gavin saga: “We’ll learn from this”

Darragh O’Brien on the Jim Gavin fiasco: “We’ll learn from this…learnings need to be made.” Timmy Dooley: “It’s an internal issue for Fianna Fáil…The vast majority of the public have moved on.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others […]
“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding
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“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding

“You’re not addressing the substance of the point…You’re filibustering”: Ben Scallan grills Charities Minister Jerry Buttimer on the Government’s policy of only funding activist NGOs that are in line with the Government’s agenda. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]
Should Martin face consequences over Jim Gavin?
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Should Martin face consequences over Jim Gavin?

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says he takes “full responsibility” for the Jim Gavin debacle. Asked if this means he should face some consequences, Minister James Lawless says he already has faced consequences, because now Fianna Fáil won’t have a candidate in the election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
WATCH: Jack Chambers grilled on Jim Gavin fiasco
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WATCH: Jack Chambers grilled on Jim Gavin fiasco

“ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING? YOU’RE BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE:” Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil’s Director of Elections for the presidency, gets grilled by the media about the implosion of Jim Gavin’s campaign. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
Minister: Migration is a “small part” of housing crisis
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Minister: Migration is a “small part” of housing crisis

“I certainly wouldn’t be laying blame”: Housing Minister James Browne says population growth is a big driver of the housing crisis. When Ben Scallan puts it to him that most population growth is due to migration, he says migration is only a “small part” of the housing issue. ——————- Gript is proud to be an […]
Minister wants to combat true but “harmful” information
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Minister wants to combat true but “harmful” information

“That has nothing to do with the question I asked.” “Every time I meet you, you ask me the same questions.” Ben Scallan bumps heads with Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan on the Government regulating “mal-information” – information that’s true, but allegedly “harmful”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Dara Calleary defends Micheál Martin’s record
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Dara Calleary defends Micheál Martin’s record

Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary defends Micheál Martin amid the Jim Gavin debacle, saying: “[Micheál Martin] has been in the trenches with me…he has my full confidence.” ——————– 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 […]
Gavin-Gate | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP40
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Gavin-Gate | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP40

On this week’s episode, Ben and Jason laugh and laugh and laugh about the latest twist in the presidential election as Jim Gavin drops out, before turning to another of the candidate’s disappointing gender ideology answers and analysing FG’s budgetary promises. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/gavin-gate/ 00:00 Political Whiplash: The Roller Coaster of Recent Events 04:36 Jim Gavin’s […]
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Jimless wonders
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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 […]
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