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01:58

Sen Lynne Ruane says the 2004 Citizenship Vote was “Violent, Not Safe”

WATCH: Senator Lynn Ruane described the vote in the Citizenship Referendum in 2004 (backed by almost 80% of the electorate) as “Violent, Not Safe”.

December 5, 2023

51:50

Oh look, an elephant | PODCAST EP58

John and Sarah discuss the week that really was, including the background to Gript’s deleted story, and the wider ongoing coverage and cultural concerns around events in Dublin over the past week. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/oh-look-an-elephant/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4

December 1, 2023

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

02:30

John McGuirk: Gript will report the truth.

Gript Media Editor John McGuirk on recent criticism from politicians and other journalists: We don’t censor news just because politicians believe the public might think the wrong thing if they heard the facts. #gript

November 28, 2023

03:30

Irish Minister asked why unemployed migrants are allowed to stay

“Do you think this situation is OK?”: Irish Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is asked why long-term unemployed migrants, such as the Algerian person of interest in the Parnell Square stabbing, are allowed to remain in the State. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 27, 2023

01:15:09

Dublin on fire | PODCAST EP57

“They cannot figure out that it is not the “far right” fuelling anti-immigration sentiment in Ireland, it is anti-immigration sentiment fuelling the “far right”. John and Sarah discuss yesterday’s events, and the week that led up to them. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/dublin-on-fire/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4

November 24, 2023

02:07

Donohoe asked if Irish government takes responsibility for stabbing and riots

When asked if the government is partly responsible for the Parnell Square stabbing and the subsequent #DublinRiots, Minister Paschal Donohoe said “As a member of government you always should accept responsibility for the affairs of our country.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 24, 2023

03:01

Chaos in Dublin City Centre

Multiple vehicles on fire amid clashes with riot police in Dublin.

November 23, 2023

07:00

“Demonisation” of Irish farmers discourages younger people from entering profession

Irish farmers being “demonised” is discouraging young people from entering the profession, Macra na Feirme’s Robert Lally says. #gript

November 20, 2023

02:36

Varadkar “not sorry” that Ireland took in so many asylum seekers

“I’m not sorry for a second”: When asked about Ireland’s generous benefits system serving as a “pull factor” for migrants, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he’s “not sorry for a second” that his government took in as many asylum seekers as they did. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 14, 2023

01:16

Garda Commissioner on bureacracy within the force

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris outlines his plans to reduce bureacracy within An Garda Síochana to prevent a further exodus of officers. Question by @Ben_Scallan. #gript

November 11, 2023

07:30

Adela Mirza, head of the Romanian PAD, says we need to go back to our values

Adela Mirza, head of the Romanian PAD party attending the ECR conference in Kilkenny, says we need to go back to our values and that a nation that can’t grow its own food will go extinct. #gript

November 10, 2023

03:10

McEntee pressed on self-deportation policy

“You made the decision to stop deporting people”: Ben Scallan presses Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee on the Irish government’s policy of asking migrants to deport themselves voluntarily, and not even checking to see if they’ve complied or not. #gript

November 9, 2023

02:19

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

06:15

Michael Collins TD says dredging will prevent floods, and Greens are objecting to such measures.

Cork South West TD Michael Collins says devastating floods are happening because rivers aren’t dredged, and Greens are objecting to preventative measures. #gript

November 7, 2023

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