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Far Right flying | PODCAST EP87

John and Sarah react to the Cathal Crotty case, and Fine Gael’s continued claims to be the party of law and order. Also: Eamon Ryan’s departure, Michael O’Leary is far right now, and Micheál Martin is feeling left out. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/far-right-flying/

June 21, 2024

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03:56

FF Junior Minister on the hate speech bill: “We have a serious communications job to do”

“I have to acknowledge that the consultation…was on the negative side”: Junior Minister James Browne (FF) admits that he has received mostly negative feedback on the hate speech bill, but says that “there is satisfaction within government” that the bill is adequate. #gript

August 1, 2023

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09:55

FF Senator: Ireland has a “horrific” overreliance on Dublin Airport

Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan has told Gript that in light of the Heathrow Airport disruption this week, Ireland badly needs to increase use of its regional airports, and that parties like the Greens opposing airport expansion on ideological grounds was “bonkers”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 23, 2025

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06:14

FF TD creates State payments tracker

“Transparency”: 26-year-old Fianna Fáil TD Albert Dolan spent 2 years creating a Government payment’s tracker so the public can more easily scrutinise how taxpayer money is spent across Departments. ——————– 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 […]

October 1, 2025

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07:50

FF TD: Catherine Martin has shown “poor judgement” with RTÉ

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, ex-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, says that Media Minister Catherine Martin has shown “poor judgement” in her handling of the RTÉ crisis, and says RTÉ may only be the tip of the iceberg regarding wasteful State-funded bodies.

March 1, 2024

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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

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02:21

Finance Minister says €13bn from Apple was a “challenge”

Just 4 months ago, 33-year-old Jack Chambers (a medicine graduate) was appointed Finance Minister of Ireland. Ben Scallan asks what it was like to head right into #Budget2025 having just taken up the job. Chambers replied that the €13bn in Apple money was a “challenge”.

October 1, 2024

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Fine Gael discuss migration at manifesto launch

“We have an open mind about that” – Taoiseach Simon Harris says Fine Gael might consider offshore processing of migrants in a European context, and says his party no longer wishes to use hotels to accommodate asylum seekers:

November 17, 2024

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Fiscal watchdog slams Irish state spending

Finance Minister responds to criticism from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council that the Government was set to spend an ‘inappropriate’ amount of money at the upcoming Budget. ——————– 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 […]

September 9, 2025

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10:58

Fisherman Patrick Murphy: Brexit and the EU is crushing Irish fishing; fishing families obliterated

Patrick Murphy, CEO of the Irish South and West Fish Producers, says that Ireland’s fish are being given away for the benefit of Europe. #gript Donate today to Gript! https://gript.ie/donate-to-gript/ See more at https://gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our Podcasts: https://gript.ie/podcasts/ #gript

January 28, 2021

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Five more years baby | PODCAST EP116

John and Sarah review the election, look forward to five more years of Micheál Martin, look at the strength of “vote left transfer left”, and also muse on the Toy Show, Hunter Biden, and the tragic case in New Ross. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/five-more-years-baby/ ‎

December 6, 2024

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02:44

Foley evasive on appropriateness of SPHE books

Education Minister Norma Foley refuses to say if she agrees with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s claim that, some sex education books in Ireland aren’t age appropriate, or to say whether she’s received much correspondence from parents on the matter. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 30, 2023

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Foley pressed on government’s “constant” referendum misinformation

Numerous Irish Ministers have suggested that the Irish Constitution says a “woman’s place is in the home” ahead of the referendum – a claim which the Electoral Commission has confirmed is false. Ben Scallan presses Minister Norma Foley about this “constant” misinformation:

February 14, 2024

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Foley responds to “stalling” accusation on school transport

Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was “stalling” on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.

February 27, 2024

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Foley: Grade inflation ensured “equity” during Covid

Some Irish colleges now offer high-points courses to students on a random basis, partly due to grade inflation. Asked if this was fair, Norma Foley said students who miss out on their dream course can pursue “other avenues”, and that grade inflation ensured “equity” amid Covid.

August 28, 2024

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