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02:10

Minister Defends Government Flights to Climate Summit

Just one Irish Government Department spent over €153k on flights and accommodation for the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon denies that this is “hypocritical”, arguing that in-person meetings are often more productive than virtual ones. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

December 19, 2025

04:34

FF will make “significant learnings” from Jim Gavin fiasco

Minister Norma Foley says that Fianna Fáil will make “significant learnings” from the Jim Gavin debacle. ——————– 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 […]

December 17, 2025

01:06

Ban smartphones for kids?

“I think that there’s a better argument to be made for tech minimalism”: Jason argues that it would be better to prevent kids from accessing the internet in the first place instead of limiting content on the internet in a way that affects everyone. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

December 17, 2025

01:06

The Balkanisation of Society

Ben makes the case that multiculturalism is seeing societies become fractured, as long-standing feuds and grudges from across the world play out in western countries. ——————– 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 […]

December 16, 2025

04:17

“HAVE MANNERS”: Martin Clashes With Journalist

“Are you going to have manners?”: In a sharp exchange, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was pressed by journalist Louise Burne on his handling of the Jim Gavin saga. He claimed there is an “agenda” to attack him in recent weeks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

December 16, 2025

01:04:56

Make Virginity Great Again

Ben and Jason discuss whether or not virginity is embarrassing following Piers Morgan’s interview with an American streamer, as well as the merits and dangers of online age restrictions, and the tragic events at Bondi Beach over the weekend. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/wait-until-marriage/ ‎ Episode 50 Leave your question or comment for The Long Game podcast here […]

December 15, 2025

01:14

Jason reacts to NGO movie about Dublin riots

“God knows there would be uproar”: Jason reacts to a movie by a State-funded NGO about the 2023 Dublin riots. ——————– 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 […]

December 11, 2025

03:02

Denmark’s lessons for Ireland on immigration?

Britain’s Labour government could announce plans for a Danish-style immigration system, which includes strict laws on integration and tighter rules on family reunification. Could Denmark offer lessons for Ireland too? asks MARIA MAYNES: _____________ Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]

November 20, 2025

00:52

Is a housing crisis inevitable?

Ben and Jason discuss a thought experiment about the complexities behind housing shortages in modern societies. ——————– 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 […]

November 18, 2025

02:26

Will the Left be united in the upcoming By-elections?

Will the Irish Left stay united for the upcoming by-elections? ——————– 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 […]

November 18, 2025

02:46

Harris defends 2019 Verona Murphy comments

In 2019, Simon Harris slammed Verona Murphy over her immigration views, accusing her of spreading “unfounded racist fears” and welcoming her getting kicked out of Fine Gael. Today he defended his remarks, saying those comments were “accurate” and that he still “stands by them”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

November 18, 2025

09:56

Paschal Donohoe’s full resignation speech

Paschal Donohoe’s full resignation speech explaining his decision to quit politics. ——————– 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 […]

November 18, 2025

00:55

Is this Ireland’s strangest NGO?

Ireland’s strangest NGO is going out of business. Here’s what they’re about. ——————– 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 […]

November 17, 2025

08:59

Ireland’s most radical NGO is going out of business

Ben Scallan examines the most radical State-funded NGO in Ireland as it goes out of business: ——————– 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 […]

November 17, 2025

04:38

Over 50% of homeless adults in Ireland are foreign

Housing Minister James Browne: “Approximately 50% of people in emergency accommodation are not Irish citizens. However, they have a right to be here, and they have a right to housing supports.” Question by Ben Scallan. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

November 12, 2025

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