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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 […]

February 6, 2026

01:01:24

The Enoch and Epstein files

John and Sarah delve into the big stories of the week, including: A big win for Enoch Burke? Are conspiracists vindicated over Epstein? Is “stolen land” real? And should politicians go to jail for telling lies? PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-enoch-and-epstein-files/ Episode 175 (00:00) Introduction (00:30) Enoch Burke Update (15:45) Jeffrey Epstein Files Discussion (30:00) Billie Eilish’s Controversial […]

February 6, 2026

01:01

The Ultimate Profession?

“All of our jobs are just scaffolding”: Ben makes the case that the most important work done by anyone is that of raising the next generation. ——————– 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 […]

February 10, 2026

00:55

An Easy Win Politicians Won’t Take

“It’s the most apolitical win possibly available to him”: Ben questions why Minister Jim O’Callaghan won’t take an easy win. ——————– 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 […]

February 9, 2026

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Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge (Ben’s questions)

On this week’s episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason analyse some of Ben’s recent encounters with Government ministers and their disappointing (non-) answers. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/dodge-duck-dip-dive/ Episode 57 Leave your question or comment for The Long Game podcast here Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript is proud to be […]

February 9, 2026

38:03

AI is coming for your job – or is it?

Is your job safe from AI takeover, or are you in the firing line? Panic over the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market is rising, so Jason takes a look at it on this week’s livestream. AI is coming for your job – or is it?

February 12, 2026

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Mandelson’s treachery

“It’s treachery” – Laura runs through the case against Peter Mandelson, and the way the former UK Minister was helping banks lobby against his own Government’s policy through Epstein while a member of the cabinet ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

February 12, 2026

15:50

7000 Irish medics in Australia while HSE recruits staff from abroad

Niamh Uí Bhriain tells Niall Boylan that 7,000 Irish medics are working abroad while the HSE is spending millions on bringing foreign staff here. It makes no sense, and the vicious circle needs to stop, she says. Are Housing Costs Pushing Nurses Out of Ireland? (with Niamh Uí Bhriain) Episode 646 ——————– Gript is proud […]

February 11, 2026

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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 […]

February 11, 2026

02:39

Basic income for arts given randomly, not by quality

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”: Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan says that artists who receive taxpayer money under the Basic Income for the Arts scheme are selected “randomly”, not based on the perceived quality of their work. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

February 11, 2026

57:47

Randy Andy and corrupt Mandy

With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem: https://gript.ie/podcasts/randy-andy-and-corrupt-mandy/ ‎ Episode 17 Available on Spotify […]

February 11, 2026

01:53

“Regularise” Irish illegals in US, says Taoiseach

“Every country has a migration policy”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for long-term Irish illegals in the US to have their situation regularised, but re-affirmed Ireland’s right to deport illegal immigrants from its territory. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

February 11, 2026

01:07

An Post workers protest pension delays

Retired workers from An Post and Eir have protested against delays to increases to their pensions agreed that were agreed last year by Government. ——————– 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 […]

February 10, 2026

02:20

Tánaiste to talk to Justice Minister on abuse imagery

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he thinks the trend of suspended sentences for those caught with “depraved” child abuse imagery is “absolutely sickening”: ——————– 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 […]

February 10, 2026

00:57

“He broke the law”

“He broke the law in the United States. He is now being sent home. That should be the end of it” – Sarah Ryan weighs in on the Seamus Culleton case ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

February 13, 2026

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