SocDems and Labour push back on idea of reducing State spending
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SocDems and Labour push back on idea of reducing State spending

SocDems TD Gary Gannon tells @Ben_Scallan that despite tariffs threatening Ireland’s economy, he doesn’t think cuts in State spending are warranted. Meanwhile, Labour TD Marie Sherlock said “it’s important that we don’t fall into the trap of talking about cuts” at this point. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
SocDems: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system”
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SocDems: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system”

Social Democrats’ Immigration spokesman Gary Gannon TD tells Ben Scallan that his party has “certainly never denied” that deportation of false asylum seekers is necessary, adding: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]
Social Protection Minister on Irish birthrates: “It’s very important to support families”
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Social Protection Minister on Irish birthrates: “It’s very important to support families”

Asked if he is interested in increasing birthrates to combat Ireland’s ageing population, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary says that it is “very important to support families”, but that when it comes to the demographic issues Ireland faces regarding pensions, “there are so many more complicated issues than just that.” ——————– Gript is proud to […]
Sound of Freedom: See reactions from viewers in Belfast
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Sound of Freedom: See reactions from viewers in Belfast

Gript went along to the premiere of Sound of Freedom in Belfast last night. The film, which tells the true story of a government agent who rescues hundreds of children from sex traffickers, has sparked a major reaction — so what did viewers of the film in Belfast think? #gript
Spoiled Brats | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP43
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Spoiled Brats | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP43

In this week’s election special episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the victory of Catherine Connolly, the spoiled vote avalanche, and whether Simon Harris and Micheál Martin can survive as leaders of their respective parties. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
State could nationalise social media platforms, says TD
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State could nationalise social media platforms, says TD

The State could “nationalise” online platforms and use their algorithms to promote “whatever we choose”, an Irish politician has suggested at an ‘online safety’ committee meeting this week. ——————– 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 […]
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 […]
Tánaiste to talk to Justice Minister on abuse imagery
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Tánaiste to talk to Justice Minister on abuse imagery

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he thinks the trend of suspended sentences for those caught with “depraved” child abuse imagery is “absolutely sickening”: ——————– 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 […]
Taoiseach ‘can’t explain’ unused €120k scanner
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Taoiseach ‘can’t explain’ unused €120k scanner

A €120k scanner purchased by the National Gallery almost 8 years ago has never been used because it doesn’t fit in any suitable room in the building. Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s reaction: “I don’t have the explanation regarding the scanner…it does need an explanation.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
Taoiseach admits “incitement to violence” is already illegal
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Taoiseach admits “incitement to violence” is already illegal

Taoiseach Simon Harris admits that “there is no need for any new law” to ensure public safety, and that currently it is already illegal to “incite hatred”, “incite violence” or “threaten physical violence” against people, whether online or in real life, with or without new laws.
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