Robert Tyler of New Direction says that the West needs to be “confident” and “stand up” for it’s “values” against those who would welcome it’s decline.
John and Sarah look in detail at the €4.4billion awarded to often obscure companies in Ireland to house migrants; examine Sinn Fein’s hypocrisy in Carrickmacross, and discuss Regina Doherty’s renewed confusion over men and women. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-e4-4bn-migrant-hotel-racket/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 03:05 Financial Implications of Immigration Policies 05:58 Transparency and Accountability in Government […]
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
Senior government figures, such as Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty, have said that Ireland should discuss lowering the voting age to 16. Ben Scallan asks Doherty if this makes sense, given that 16-year-olds aren’t even allowed to drink.
Minister Paschal Donohoe says he thinks the projected timeline of 4 years to roll out contactless payments on Dublin’s public transport is too long and he “would like to see it done quicker.” However, he says the Leap card system is “already really successful and popular.”
Independent Ireland Cllr. Paul Hogan of Westmeath tells Gript that every Irish council has the legal power to block “temporary dwellings” in their jurisdiction, including temporary asylum accommodation, and that citizens can lobby their local councillors to use this power.
As 2025 opens, John and Sarah lay out some predictions for the year, ask why so many “bright young thing” liberals fail, and discuss the ongoing fallout around grooming gangs in the UK. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/new-year-same-us/ 03:49 Predictions for 2025 10:01 The Rise and Fall of Liberal Leaders 17:59 Ireland’s Political Landscape and International Relations 24:37 […]
“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
In Dublin today Germany’s Finance Minister spoke to Ireland’s Michael McGrath about ending illegal migration: “The people do not accept this. The solution is control…We stop illegal migration into our welfare state…we make the choice who we invite into our labour market.”
A solitary snowman keeps watch over Gardiner Place, Dublin as the first day of spring gets off to a chilly start. PHOTOS: Dublin City blanketed in Sneachta as Met Éireann issue weather warnings
In the latest in his candidate interview series ahead of the June 7th local and EU elections, John McGuirk chats to Derek Blighe, leader of the new Ireland First party. They discuss what it means to be “far right”, what to do about energy, and much more: PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/meet-the-candidates-derek-blighe-ireland-first/
According to newly-elected Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, Ireland’s hate speech bill should be passed within a matter of months. Ben Scallan says the Bill is still “an absolute disaster.” Watch bonus premium video now: https://gript.ie/postal-vote-video/