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06:07

Martin: Covid inquiry shouldn’t grill decision makers

“That’s not really an answer to the question.” “Oh, it most certainly is.” Tánaiste Micheál Martin defends his view that the Covid inquiry should not be “adversarial”, because that would make decision makers hesitant to act during the next crisis. Question by @Ben_Scallan.

July 25, 2024

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01:11

Martin: Fuel price measures are not “cost neutral”

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says that, despite the windfall that the State would have received from taxes on fuel amid global energy price hikes, the measures Government is taking are not “cost-neutral” to the exchequer. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

March 24, 2026

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02:00

Martin: State-funded media like RTÉ “strengthens democracy”

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” #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: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/ #gript

May 15, 2023

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12:19

MARTYRS: Burned Alive, Shot or Hung, Drawn & Quartered | Christian Persecution Continues

Christian Persecution: Damien Richardson shares stories of persecution and martyrdom from Ireland and around the world. To order this book (€15) please email info@acnireland.org 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

November 28, 2019

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02:34

Mary Lou McDonald confesses: Sinn Féin has made “mistakes”

Gript asked Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for her pitch to any working class citizens who may have voted for Sinn Féin in 2020, but grown disillusioned with the party over issues like migration, hate speech laws and perceived “wokeness” ahead of #GE2024. This was her reply.

November 8, 2024

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01:45

McDonald denies being “out of touch” with base

“We’re very much in touch with the people.” Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald denies being “out of touch” with her base after she supported a ‘Yes/Yes’ vote in the apparently defeated #Referendum2024, blaming the government for the referendum’s failure.

March 9, 2024

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00:50

McEntee asked about Varadkar’s redacted SIPO emails

“The Taoiseach will work in line with the SIPO rules and regulations and will comply with them.” – Minister Helen McEntee when asked whether Leo Varadkar should release the unredacted version of his correspondence with SIPO, as covered by The Ditch. Question by Ben Scallan.

February 23, 2024

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02:13

McEntee asked if Trump fears are stalling Occupied Territories Bill

Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was asked whether the Government was stalling the Occupied Territories Bill out of fear of upsetting the Trump administration. She didn’t directly deny this, but said that the bill was “going through a process the same as any other legislation.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

February 12, 2026

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03:49

McEntee confirms Government will seek to pass hate speech bill after general election

“I do believe that we need to move forward on this”: Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirms to Ben Scallan that the government will seek to pass hate speech legislation after the general election, during the next government term. #Budget2025

October 2, 2024

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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

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03:54

McEntee questioned on her definition of “far-right”

Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

December 11, 2023

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01:12

McEntee reacts to avalanche of spoilt ballots

“There was very clearly a campaign as well to encourage people not to use their vote correctly…”: Fine Gael Deputy Leader Helen McEntee reacts to the record number of spoilt ballots in the 2025 Presidential election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

October 25, 2025

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01:59

McEntee: Diversity in the Defence Forces “a priority”

Defence Minister Helen McEntee has said that it is a “priority” to “diversify” the Defence Forces in “every way possible,” including “increasing the number of women” in the Irish military. ——————– 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 11, 2026

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02:09

McEntee: NGOs promoting “racist” ideas like “white privilege” may have funding pulled

“Any organisation that engages in that kind of behaviour is not one that I want to see have funding”: Justice Minister Helen McEntee tells Ben Scallan that NGOs which promote “racist” ideas like “white privilege” will face increased scrutiny and may see their State funding cut.

October 3, 2024

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04:55

McGrath “calling for a referendum” on immigration

“I’m calling for a referendum”: Mattie McGrath TD is “calling for a referendum” on immigration following the results of the RedC poll which showed that 75% of Irish people think Ireland has taken in too many asylum seekers. #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 […]

June 6, 2023

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