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Result of first count in Dublin European Elections

Applause in RDS as first count result shows Barry Andrews and Regina Doherty in lead in Dublin EU constituency, though neither candidate reached the quota. The count will resume tomorrow.

June 9, 2024

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John McGuirk: need for anti-establishment candidates to join together

John McGuirk on The Tonight Show: Many candidates who took anti-establishment positions on immigration topped the poll or were elected. To effect change they need to come together. https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/1294

June 13, 2024

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Technical difficulties | PODCAST EP90

John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden’s campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week’s audio is sub-par: We apologise. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/technical-difficulties/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4

July 12, 2024

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Irish government NOT discussing plans to promote bigger families

“We still have a population that’s growing”: Ben Scallan asked if the Irish government plans to promote bigger families. Minister Paschal Donohoe said that such measures aren’t being discussed, adding: “I’m not sure they’re as needed in Ireland as they are in other countries.”

August 8, 2024

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TRSI 404 – Where the money lives

Georgia’s ruling party gets democratic and everyone freaks out; Ukraine invades Russia; and Sinn Fein’s spurned lovers in the NGOs. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-404-where-the-money-lives/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXBpMbjzeYJlwTIi3BmAK iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176

August 26, 2024

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02:54

Donohoe: NGO lobbying in Ireland is “done transparently”

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says that NGO lobbying in Ireland is “done transparently”, and that “we get that balance right”. ——————– 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 13, 2025

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New housing figures

The latest housing figures show that a clear majority of those entering emergency accommodation in Dublin are foreign nationals, reports FATIMA GUNNING, with only 42% of housed individuals being Irish nationals. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

July 23, 2025

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TRSI 390 – Horses and sparrows

The urge to lower taxes and brutalise criminals; new polling; and the feasibility of a HSE for asylum seekers. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-390-horses-and-sparrows/

April 8, 2024

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Pepper says he will work towards securing more services for his area

Gavin Pepper who was just elected in Finglas/Ballymun says Sinn Féin “sold out the working class to get a middle class vote”.

June 9, 2024

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White privilege is a “relevant concept” in Ireland, says Minister

“I don’t think white privilege is a racist concept”: Irish Minister Joe O’Brien defends his government funding NGOs that discuss “white privilege” – the idea that all whites have an advantage in life due to their skin colour. He said that this is a “relevant concept” in Ireland.

July 2, 2024

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Ceann Comhairle slams bike shelter cost

BREAKING: In a highly unusual intervention, Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl slams the cost of the Leinster House Bike shelter as “an embarrassment”, and says he will be seeking answers from the OPW.

September 18, 2024

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03:06

Irish businesses under an “avalanche of regulation”

The Small Firms Association, which seeks to represent Irish small businesses, tells Gript ahead of the budget that in recent years businesses have been hit with an “avalanche of regulation”.

October 1, 2024

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Update: Child attacked at Parnell Square stands for first time

The child attacked at Parnell Square has stood for the first time since the attack. Here’s an update on the status of the trial. ——————– 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 12, 2025

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Taoiseach ‘can’t explain’ unused €120k scanner

A €120k scanner purchased by the National Gallery almost 8 years ago has never been used because it doesn’t fit in any suitable room in the building. Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s reaction: “I don’t have the explanation regarding the scanner…it does need an explanation.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

February 25, 2025

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Justice Minister comments on suspended sentences for child abuse imagery

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says he knows that currently sentencing around issues like child abuse imagery is “controversial”, and says he is waiting to receive sentencing guidelines from the judiciary. ——————– 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 26, 2025

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