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Irish opposition: Trump a “psychopathic war-monger” in Iran

Some Irish opposition parties have slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, calling for the annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to be cancelled. Some described Trump as a “psychopathic war-monger”, “imperialist” and “misogynist” trying to distract from the Epstein Files. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

March 3, 2026

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“No change” in Ireland’s terror threat level amid Iran war

This week German security authorities say they are “vigilant” about the potential for “retaliatory measures” by “Iranian sleeper cells in Europe”. Tánaiste Simon Harris says that while the State monitors such matters on an ongoing basis, “there’s been no change to our security status or threat level” in Ireland currently. ——————– Gript is proud to […]

March 3, 2026

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02:25

Iran war’s impact on energy “will be felt significantly”

‘The longer this goes on, the implications for energy…will be felt significantly’: Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee and Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris say the conflict in Iran could cause shocks to energy prices which will impact the economy in Ireland. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 2, 2026

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06:23

Green Party: €72m Basic Income Arts scheme is “cost neutral”

The Green Party has told Gript that the €72 million Basic Income for the Arts scheme is “cost neutral” to the State, because without it, many recipients would simply “have to go back into the social welfare system and seek jobseekers allowance”: ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 26, 2026

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Poland’s Golden Age

A booming economy, safe streets and attractive culture have seen Poland getting a lot of good press recently. In response to viewer requests, JASON OSBORNE takes a look at ‘Poland’s Golden Age’ and shares his experience of it.

February 25, 2026

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05:56

FG seeks minimum criminal sentence for tool theft

A Fine Gael Senator is seeking a mandatory minimum sentence for tool theft, saying he has “broad support” across Government for the proposal. Asked by Gript if he would back a minimum sentence for sex crimes, he said he didn’t have the “expertise” to say. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of […]

February 25, 2026

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Human Rights laws are breaking society

Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in a big cat? Human Rights laws are breaking society Episode 19 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS […]

February 25, 2026

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01:38

YOU DIDN’T ANSWER MY QUESTION: Minister grilled on free speech

“OUTRAGEOUSLY IRRESPONSIBLE”: The Irish Government admit they did no analysis of “misinformation” policies’ impact on free speech. The Minister’s reply when asked to justify this: “The decision of Government has been made…I know you don’t like it, but the world’s moved on.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 24, 2026

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02:35

Sinn Féin boycott the White House – but they weren’t invited

Last week, Sinn Féin announced that they would boycott a White House visit for St. Patrick’s Day over Gaza – only for the American embassy in Ireland to confirm they weren’t invited in the first place. Pearse Doherty denied that this was “embarrassing.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

February 24, 2026

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Fears for World Cup as violence in Mexican city follows cartel death

World Cup host city Guadalajara has seen a wave of violence following the death of cartel leader “El Mencho” in a military operation, with one expert telling Gript that the damage done to these areas’ reputation from a tourism perspective is “colossal”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 23, 2026

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01:11

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 […]

February 18, 2026

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04:36

GoFundMe Healthcare: Irish child forced to go to US for surgery

A family in Carlow is having to crowdfund on GoFundMe to send their 7-year-old daughter to America for spinal treatment. Health Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill defends the Government’s health spending despite this: “We spend our money as intelligently as we possibly can.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 17, 2026

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“How Can You Justify This?”: Minister Pressed on Toll Hikes

“How can you justify this?”: Ben Scallan asks Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien how he can defend investing €1.5bn in roads just 6 weeks after commuters were hit with toll hikes. ——————– 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 17, 2026

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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: […]

February 16, 2026

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“A mental illness”

“There’s a very rare condition where people want healthy limbs removed, and we recognise that as a mental illness” says John. “But for some reason we don’t recognise it as such when they want their penis removed” ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]

February 14, 2026

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