Should long-term unemployed migrants be allowed to stay?
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Should long-term unemployed migrants be allowed to stay?

Tánaiste Simon Harris said long-term reliance on welfare by migrants would be a “cause for concern”, adding that sanctions can apply where individuals refuse to engage with work or training: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Family Law Reform – Will In-Camera Rule Change?
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Family Law Reform – Will In-Camera Rule Change?

Today, independent TD Paul Gogarty introduced a motion to the Dáil on Family Law Reform and argued in favour of lifting the in-camera rule. Laoise de Brún attended the session. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Martin admits homelessness largely driven by migration
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Martin admits homelessness largely driven by migration

Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells the Dáil that homelessness is largely driven by migration, resulting in uproar from the Opposition: “Less than 50% [of homeless] are now Irish citizens – migration has impacted hugely on homelessness. The facts speak for themselves.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
No end for the carbon tax in sight, says O’Brien
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No end for the carbon tax in sight, says O’Brien

Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien shoots down the idea of reforming carbon tax in light of recent energy price hikes: Journalist: “So you don’t anticipate any kind of reform [to carbon tax] in the Budget?” O’Brien: “No.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]
Micheál Martin says children can be transgender
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Micheál Martin says children can be transgender

Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirms his belief that children can be transgender, but says he doesn’t want to be drawn into “culture wars”: Gript – “Do you believe that a child can be transgender?” Taoiseach Micheál Martin – “Yes – I do believe [that].” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
Call for action on “hate speech” over Eileen Flynn backlash
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Call for action on “hate speech” over Eileen Flynn backlash

“Her sentiments…were very well articulated”: This week, Senator Martin Conway called for action on “hate speech” and “misinformation”, citing the recent online response to Senator Eileen Flynn, and the fact that users were “let away with it” by social media platforms. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]
This ‘Global Project’ doesn’t understand the Dublin Riot
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This ‘Global Project’ doesn’t understand the Dublin Riot

Jason quotes a report from SPLC-offshoot, the ‘Global Project Against Hate and Extremism’ which entirely misunderstands the reality behind the November 2023 Dublin Riot. ——————– 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 […]
Harris defends fact that over half of fuel costs are tax
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Harris defends fact that over half of fuel costs are tax

“We do have to collect taxes to fund public services”: Tánaiste Simon Harris has defended the fact that over half of motor fuel prices are pure Government tax, arguing that “we have to take in a certain amount of taxation to run the country”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Clear Thinking on Asylum Seeking
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Clear Thinking on Asylum Seeking

Ben explains what asylum is – and isn’t – in light of Jason’s story about a radio station rebuked for using the term “illegal immigrants” rather than “asylum seekers”. ——————– 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 […]
Martin declines to answer question on criticism of his leadership
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Martin declines to answer question on criticism of his leadership

“I’ve dealt with that”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin declines to answer a question from Gript about whether he accepts any of the Fianna Fáil backbencher criticisms of his leadership in recent weeks are accurate. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]
Harris wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax again
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Harris wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax again

Last week the Government announced they would postpone a carbon tax hike originally scheduled for May 1st until October. Now Tánaiste Simon Harris says he wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax hikes again in October if high energy prices persist into the winter period. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
“I AM THE GREATEST”
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“I AM THE GREATEST”

Micheál Martin’s dodgy Muhammad Ali impression and his enduring grip on Fianna Fáil; Leo Varadkar’s controversial take on the rural-urban divide; and whether the State media regulator is currently engaged in policing speech. All on this week’s Long Game podcast. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/i-am-the-greatest/ Episode 66 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript […]
Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests
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Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests

“We understand the strong reaction from the farmers and truckers in Ireland. What else can they do when they have a Government that won’t listen to them? Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers talks to Ben Scallan about how the Irish fuel protests are perceived in Brussels, and more. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]
Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests
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Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests

“We understand the strong reaction from the farmers and truckers in Ireland. What else can they do when they have a Government that won’t listen to them? Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers talks to Ben Scallan about how the Irish fuel protests are perceived in Brussels, and more. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent […]
Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests
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Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests

WATCH: An Irish senator has said she is “terrified” to attend protests where the national tricolour is present, during remarks on recent fuel demonstrations in the Seanad. ——————– 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 […]
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