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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 […]

April 8, 2025

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17:44

Charity “makes the most of a short time”

Parents are “so grateful” for the “gentle care” they receive from charity, Every Life Counts, who support families whose babies have life limiting conditions. ——————– 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 […]

April 3, 2025

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01:28

Toibín: Military neutrality is an issue of sovereignty

Aontú leader Peadar Toibín says that far from the Triple Lock impeding on Irish sovereignty, it guarantees military neutrality, which is central to sovereignty. ——————– 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 […]

March 25, 2025

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09:55

FF Senator: Ireland has a “horrific” overreliance on Dublin Airport

Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan has told Gript that in light of the Heathrow Airport disruption this week, Ireland badly needs to increase use of its regional airports, and that parties like the Greens opposing airport expansion on ideological grounds was “bonkers”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 23, 2025

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07:30

Second migrant centre approved in Thurles, says local Councillor

BREAKING: A local councillor has said that a second asylum centre in Thurles has been approved, just days after the first one came to light, as he described the development as “shocking”. Read more: gript.ie/second-ipas-centre-approved-in-thurles-says-local-councillor ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

March 21, 2025

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Toxic Masculinity and Vaccine Wars | PODCAST EP129

John and Sarah discuss Conor McGregor, Fine Gael’s new war on “toxic masculinity”, look back on covid five years on, and have a good old fashioned row about the covid vaccines. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/toxic-masculinity-and-vaccine-wars/ ‎ 00:00 Conor McGregor’s Impact on Irish Politics 09:50 Toxic Masculinity and Its Implications 20:11 The Role of Media in Shaping Masculinity […]

March 21, 2025

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02:41

Man raped an 18-year-old girl within days of arriving in Ireland

A Guyanese man raped an 18-year-old girl within days of arriving in Ireland, and had numerous previous sex offences on his record. ——————– 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 […]

March 15, 2025

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03:20

Gardaí monitoring St. Patrick’s Day Islamist terror threats

“Religiously motivated violent extremism”: An Garda Síochana have confirmed to Gript that they are monitoring “potential threats” to St. Patrick’s Day events in Ireland which are “inciting attacks on behalf of [ISIS]” online. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]

March 9, 2025

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Should Ireland remove the Triple Lock? THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP9

On this short-and-sweet episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the odds of a right-leaning Irish President in this year’s Presidential election, whether Ireland removing the Triple Lock would damage military neutrality, and more. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]

March 4, 2025

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01:48

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 […]

February 27, 2025

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00:59

O’Callaghan: Migrants convicted of serious crimes can be blocked from claiming asylum

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says that currently under Irish law, individuals who are convicted of serious offences in other countries can be blocked from applying for asylum. ——————– 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 […]

February 27, 2025

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01:20

Justice Minister comments on suspended sentences for child abuse imagery

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says he knows that currently sentencing around issues like child abuse imagery is “controversial”, and says he is waiting to receive sentencing guidelines from the judiciary. ——————– 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 26, 2025

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01:25

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 […]

February 25, 2025

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Chris Dalby on Irish gangs’ cartel links, fentanyl in Ireland, + more

“Irish gangs are crucial players on an international level.” Journalist Chris Dalby says even small Irish gangs are now importing drugs from Latin American cartels, and that it is “absolutely pivotal” that Gardaí prevent drugs from flowing into Europe due to Ireland’s location. Check out Chris’ organisation, World of Crime: www.worldofcrime.net Check out Chris’ book, […]

February 15, 2025

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01:24

Where was the debate on the new speed limits?

MARIA MAYNES explains the new speed limits which have come into force on some Irish roads, and asks where the debate was prior to the major new rules being passed. ——————– 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 15, 2025

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