Gript – Page 23

03:59

Make these gorgeous bath bombs with Michelle in Homegrown Home

Michelle shows you how to make gorgeous bath bombs, perfect for little handmade gifts #homegrownhome #sustainablecrafts More about Homegrown Home Living in the beautiful Irish countryside we live a simple lifestyle. Celebrating the beauty and simplicity of every day in a down to earth wholesome way. Bringing you unique and fresh seasonal inspirations in the […]

February 13, 2021

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

04:50

Martin “takes issue” with fiscal watchdog’s criticism of #Budget2025

Reacting to #Budget2025, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) urged the Government to be “more serious” instead of “repeating past mistakes” around spending. Tánaiste Micheál Martin tells Ben Scallan he “takes issue” with IFAC’s suggestion that the Budget isn’t serious.

October 2, 2024

02:18

Martin “hopes” to have Covid inquiry by end of 2023

Support us: https://gript.ie/membership/ 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

October 12, 2023

01:06

Martin denies that corporate tax was “squandered”

“That’s fundamentally wrong”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he “rejects” the premise of a recent Business Post article which claimed that Ireland has squandered much of its corporate tax surge and has few long-term benefits to show for it. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]

January 16, 2026

01:53

Martin open to studying free speech impact of misinfo regulations

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he has “no issue” with the Government doing research into the potential free speech impact of misinformation regulations. ——————– 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 […]

June 19, 2026

00:44

Martin still doesn’t know who signed off on bike shed

A week after the €336k Leinster House bike shed story emerged, Tánaiste Micheál Martin still doesn’t know who approved the project. Asked by Ben Scallan if it wasn’t as simple as making a phonecall, he replied “No it’s not…It might seem relatively straightforward to you.”

September 10, 2024

06:41

Martin when asked about illegal migrants: “We have international obligations”

When asked about the abuses of Ireland’s asylum system by illegal migrants with no documents, Tánaiste Micheál Martin says “We have international obligations,” adding that the issue shouldn’t be “reduced” to a “simplistic narrative.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

October 18, 2023

01:29

Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin won’t rule out the idea of an Irish peacekeeping mission in Gaza: “We’ll wait and see.” ——————– 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 and opinion that […]

October 14, 2025

00:24

Martin: “Disappointing” that parties didn’t publish manifestos before debate

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says it is “disappointing” that some political parties didn’t publish a manifesto before the general election debate, meaning their policies couldn’t be as scrutinised. #GE24

November 18, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Report This