Irish politicians widely agree: “No veto” on asylum centres
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Irish politicians widely agree: “No veto” on asylum centres

Irish politicians from almost every party consistently use the same talking point: that communities have “no veto” over who lives in their area. Helen McEntee said that such a veto would be used “by those who simply don’t want this to happen at all.
Foley: Grade inflation ensured “equity” during Covid
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Foley: Grade inflation ensured “equity” during Covid

Some Irish colleges now offer high-points courses to students on a random basis, partly due to grade inflation. Asked if this was fair, Norma Foley said students who miss out on their dream course can pursue “other avenues”, and that grade inflation ensured “equity” amid Covid.
Ryan asked how he will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro
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Ryan asked how he will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro

Gript’s Ben Scallan asks how the State will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro. Ministers Eamon Ryan & Ossian Smyth reply that projects like the National Broadband Plan are on-budget because they “balanced risk” between the State & the contractor as part of the agreement.
TRSI 417 – We know not how late the hour is
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TRSI 417 – We know not how late the hour is

On Michael Dwyer’s death. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-417-we-know-not-how-late-the-hour-is/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXBpMbjzeYJlwTIi3BmAK iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176
Saying no to Ho Ho Ho | PODCAST EP117
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Saying no to Ho Ho Ho | PODCAST EP117

John and Sarah discuss the exertions of porn star Lily Phillips, the merits of keeping kids in the dark about Santa Claus, the return of Katherine Zappone, the exit of Eoin Hayes, and some stuff about transgenders. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/saying-no-to-ho-ho-ho/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4 ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]
FF Senator: Ireland has a “horrific” overreliance on Dublin Airport
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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 […]
Carbon tax is a punishment beating disguised as virtue
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Carbon tax is a punishment beating disguised as virtue

“Our leadership class will gladly cripple your family financially with measures that don’t save a single polar bear, but which will make your granny’s living-room feel like the North Pole” – BEN SCALLAN on today’s carbon tax increase. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
‘A register could have saved Jennifer,’ says her brother
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‘A register could have saved Jennifer,’ says her brother

“If Jennifer had the register that we’re fighting for now, she would still be here today”: Jason Poole, the brother of Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by a former partner in 2021, says a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme could help prevent further tragedies. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
Civilisational death
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Civilisational death

“A civilisation that doesn’t reproduce is dying” – David Shipley and Laura Perrins discuss the slow death of western civilisation. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/jailhouse-rock/ ——————– 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 […]
Martin won’t rule out Irish peacekeepers in Gaza
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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 […]
Selective Editing
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Selective Editing

This week, Ben and Jason rant and rave about institutional failures and shortcomings, from the BBC to RTÉ and everywhere in between. Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
Denmark’s lessons for Ireland on immigration?
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Denmark’s lessons for Ireland on immigration?

Britain’s Labour government could announce plans for a Danish-style immigration system, which includes strict laws on integration and tighter rules on family reunification. Could Denmark offer lessons for Ireland too? asks MARIA MAYNES: _____________ Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]
TDs vote NOT to restore “extreme” abortion Bill
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TDs vote NOT to restore “extreme” abortion Bill

On Thursday, TDs in the Dáil voted against restoring an ‘extreme’ People Before Profit Bill to decriminalise abortion by a margin of two votes. Are abortion extremists losing their grip in the Dáil? asks MARIA MAYNES who looks at how TDs voted: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Minister Defends Government Flights to Climate Summit
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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 […]
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