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Irish neutrality has never been about ignoring injustice | Gript

WATCH: We’re told that Irish neutrality means selfishly watching innocents suffer during global conflicts. But tell that to the dozens of Irish peacekeepers who have lost their lives fighting to protect civilians, says @Ben_Scallan. Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our […]

March 11, 2022

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Irish peat workers being thrown under the bus by green policies | Gript

Bord na Móna has moved to end all peat harvesting from Irish bogs – now Irish workers watch as briquettes and energy are being imported from Germany and elsewhere. Gript speaks to some of the people affected. #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: […]

February 18, 2021

09:59

Irish people going blind for lack of 20 min procedure | Gript

Elderly Irish people are losing their sight for lack of a 20 minute eye procedure. As a result, rural TDs are organising buses to Belfast to get them the surgery they need. The message is this: Go to Belfast, or go blind. #gript Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: […]

March 15, 2022

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Irish politicians only work on problems they can’t solve | Gript

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says that Ireland should be a “leader” in fighting climate change, reminding us once again that Irish politicians are only worried about problems they can’t possibly solve. Ben Scallan comments. #gript #COP26 #ClimateChange Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: […]

November 2, 2021

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Irish politicians widely agree: “No veto” on asylum centres

Irish politicians from almost every party consistently use the same talking point: that communities have “no veto” over who lives in their area. Helen McEntee said that such a veto would be used “by those who simply don’t want this to happen at all.

August 15, 2024

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Irish teachers introducing themselves to class with gender pronouns

Irish Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about official State advice which recommends that teachers avoid using phrases like “boys and girls,” as such phrases may exclude transgender or non-binary children. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 7, 2023

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Irish teachers urged to introduce themselves to students using gender pronouns

“My name is Ms. Murphy and my pronouns are ‘she/her’”: Ireland’s official State curriculum body has urged teachers to introduce themselves to students by announcing their gender pronouns to the class. Ben Scallan comments: #gript

August 18, 2023

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

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Is government immigration policy damaging social cohesion?

In 2022, a memo warned the Irish government that a large asylum seeker influx may damage “social cohesion”, particularly among “deprived communities”. In light of this, Ben Scallan asks Minister Eamon Ryan if the State holds any culpability for the Coolock riots.

July 16, 2024

03:19

Is Jason Evert being censored for having Catholic views…

Is Jason Evert being censored for having Catholic views – and is this a new form of acceptable bigotry? BEN SCALLAN takes a look at what’s happening regarding this seemingly-manufactured controversy. 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 14, 2020

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Is scrapping the 3 day wait a ‘betrayal of voters’?

Thousands of women don’t return for an abortion after the 3-day wait. So, with 8,500 abortions in 2022, why would the government scrap it and risk driving the abortion rate up further, asks Fatima Gunning. #gript Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: […]

June 21, 2023

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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

00:51

It’s not about the men

“When they talk about men’s mental health, it’s for the benefit of women” – Laura and Michael Murphy had a spirited discussion on gender roles this week, in “Women on Top”, her first podcast of 2026: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

January 9, 2026

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Ivana Bacik gives Labour’s immigration pitch

Ben Scallan: “What would Labour’s pitch be on the issue of immigration?” Ivana Bacik: “…We are a party that believes in the value of diversity. We stand firm against the politics of division and hate.” #GE24

November 18, 2024

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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

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