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04:20

McGrath: RTÉ is overpaid, their coverage is “dire”

Mattie McGrath TD has described RTÉ’s Covid coverage as “dire,” and said the State broadcaster receives too much taxpayer money. #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

January 27, 2022

34:31

Meet the Candidates Niall Boylan, Independent Ireland, Dublin

Meet the Candidates: Niall Boylan, Independent Ireland, Dublin – Gript In the latest in his interviews of EU candidates, John McGuirk talks to Niall Boylan about whether Independent Ireland is really a political party; Why he’d turn the boats in the Mediterranean around; Why he’s for peace in Ukraine; and whether supporting farmers comes at […]

May 29, 2024

39:42

Meet the Candidates: Derek Blighe, Ireland First | PODCAST EP 5

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/

May 22, 2024

35:42

Meet the Candidates: Mary Fitzgibbon, Independent, Ireland South | PODCAST EP 4

Ahead of the June 7th EU elections, John McGuirk talks to long-shot Independent candidate for Ireland South Mary Fitzgibbon about whether she has a real chance to win, why she says we all need to have more children, and why reversing emigration is important to her as a parent. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/meet-the-candidates-mary-fitzgibbon-independent-ireland-south/

May 20, 2024

35:08

Meet the Candidates: Peter Casey, Independent

Ahead of the June 7th EU elections, John McGuirk talks Independent candidate Peter Casey about why Ireland isn’t neutral; why he plans to seek the Presidency again if elected; and what he thinks he can achieve as an MEP. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/meet-the-candidates-peter-casey-independent/

May 18, 2024

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

04:22

Michael Dwyer says regulations are a significant threat facing European countries

MICHAEL DWYER: “The market cannot operate without the free movement of information – we don’t have enough wisdom to choose which kinds of information cannot be allowed. Markets and people are too complex for that”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

December 18, 2024

01:38

Minister asked why people who don’t watch RTÉ have to pay for it

Gript’s Ben Scallan asks Green Party Media Minister Catherine Martin why people who don’t even watch or like RTÉ should have to pay for it. #gript

July 18, 2023

02:36

Minister defends €6bn NGO funding, praises their “expertise”

“The State spends around €6bn a year on the NGO sector”: Minister Paschal Donohoe says that many NGOs involved in “advocacy” still receive State funding, because of their “expertise” and “valuable” work. #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: […]

April 18, 2023

02:10

Minister Defends Government Flights to Climate Summit

Just one Irish Government Department spent over €153k on flights and accommodation for the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon denies that this is “hypocritical”, arguing that in-person meetings are often more productive than virtual ones. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

December 19, 2025

03:14

Minister defends ignoring public consultation

Ireland’s Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan admits that most of the responses to the Government’s Disinformation Strategy were negative, but says the State needs to counteract “gossip” online. ——————– 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 […]

September 8, 2025

03:13

Minister Michael Healy-Rae on carbon tax hike

“Whether I like it not, it’s happening…we are where we are”: Minister Michael Healy-Rae explains why he’s part of a Government that’s hiking carbon tax given his previous criticisms of the tax, saying that even if he was “dead”, it would remain in place until 2030 regardless. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]

October 10, 2025

01:53

Minister questioned on Ireland’s “international obligations”

Asked if the government would consider whether some “international obligations” were actually outdated and bad for Ireland, Fine Gael Minister Heather Humphreys said: “Ireland is a very proud & active member of the EU. We make decisions collectively.” Question by Ben Scallan.

May 9, 2024

01:41

Minister urges parents to be vigilant with online photos

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the Government is hugely concerned by the capacity of artificial intelligence to create illegal deepfake images of children. ——————– 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 […]

January 7, 2026

02:51

Minister wants to combat true but “harmful” information

“That has nothing to do with the question I asked.” “Every time I meet you, you ask me the same questions.” Ben Scallan bumps heads with Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan on the Government regulating “mal-information” – information that’s true, but allegedly “harmful”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

October 7, 2025

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