“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you..”
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“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you..”

“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you…. you should write an angry letter”…. Laura and John discuss reaction to the Swift/Kelce engagement ——————– 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 […]
Spoiled Brats | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP43
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Spoiled Brats | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP43

In this week’s election special episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the victory of Catherine Connolly, the spoiled vote avalanche, and whether Simon Harris and Micheál Martin can survive as leaders of their respective parties. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
Identity Crisis
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Identity Crisis

“They’ve lost their identity” – Former Fine Gael Councillor Keith Redmond says his former party is lucky that there is no election scheduled in 2026 – “but with politics, you never know” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others […]
There’s Something About Mary
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There’s Something About Mary

Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
Minister: Claims of perfect council finances are false
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Minister: Claims of perfect council finances are false

“Every year the local authorities get clean bills of health from the Local Government Auditor…That’s actually not a financial possibility.” Official claims that local councils are managing their finances perfectly cannot be accurate, Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
Martin denies that corporate tax was “squandered”
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Martin denies that corporate tax was “squandered”

“That’s fundamentally wrong”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he “rejects” the premise of a recent Business Post article which claimed that Ireland has squandered much of its corporate tax surge and has few long-term benefits to show for it. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
TD slams Government’s “two-tier” approach to car repairs
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TD slams Government’s “two-tier” approach to car repairs

Aontú leader Peadar Toibín TD accused the Government of a “two-tier” system by supporting the car repairs of foreign nationals through the additional needs payment, but refusing to do so for people’s whose cars were damaged by floodwaters in the wake of Storm Chandra. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
On Floods and State Funding
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On Floods and State Funding

Ben and Jason bemoan the weather and the Government response to it, before turning to problems of entirely human origin: the State’s funding of, apparently, everything, the Deposit Return Scheme’s disastrous effect on Dublin and the omnipresence of gambling. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/on-floods-and-state-funding/ Episode 56 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript is […]
The Migrants Protesting Migrant NGOs
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The Migrants Protesting Migrant NGOs

“These groups are receiving money on my behalf to advocate for me, and I don’t feel like they’re representing me adequately”: Ben outlines a little discussed news story of recent weeks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
FF TD clarifies ‘anti-immigration Tech Bros’ comments
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FF TD clarifies ‘anti-immigration Tech Bros’ comments

“I may have gotten it across poorly”: Last week, Fianna Fáil AI spokesman Naoise Ó Cearúil questioned the “appropriateness” of the State doing business with companies whose CEOs are “anti-Government” or “anti-immigration”. This week he clarified his view in a Gript interview. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge (Ben’s questions)
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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 […]
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 […]
McEntee asked if Trump fears are stalling Occupied Territories Bill
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McEntee asked if Trump fears are stalling Occupied Territories Bill

Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was asked whether the Government was stalling the Occupied Territories Bill out of fear of upsetting the Trump administration. She didn’t directly deny this, but said that the bill was “going through a process the same as any other legislation.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Dublin Cllr. slams “hypocritical” parties on drug decriminalisation
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Dublin Cllr. slams “hypocritical” parties on drug decriminalisation

WATCH – “We’re giving them injection rooms down on Merchants Quay.” A Dublin City Councillor has slammed political parties that talk about the harms of drugs on communities, but who support drug liberalisation, as “hypocritical”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]
Truly diverse Defence Forces
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Truly diverse Defence Forces

The security concerns surrounding the Ireland/Israel Nations League fixture, Minister Helen McEntee’s Defence Forces diversity drive and LENT are all up for discussion on this week’s episode of the Long Game podcast. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/truly-diverse-defence-forces/ Episode 58 Leave your question or comment for The Long Game podcast here Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: […]
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