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00:49

All About Oil

Jason discusses how much oil the Irish government is releasing from its strategic reserves to try and cushion the shock from the Iran war. ——————- 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 24, 2026

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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

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02:36

Government will hike carbon tax despite soaring energy costs

“We won’t be doing that”: Government figures say they definitely won’t be cancelling or postponing carbon tax hikes this year despite the surging cost of energy, with one minister saying “It’s not a tax, it’s a fund”. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]

March 24, 2026

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02:52

Lord Mayor: Dublin has gotten safer under Fine Gael

Fine Gael Dublin-Central by-election candidate Ray McAdam says Dublin has become safer under 15 years of Fine Gael. He says that immigration sceptical voters who spoiled their vote last year will “come out and vote for me” due to his “track record”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 23, 2026

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01:35

Trump slams “transgender mutilation of children”

“No men in women’s sports”: While sharing a stage with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, US President Donald Trump speaks out against “transgender mutilation 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 […]

March 18, 2026

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01:47

Gript reports from Washington DC ahead of Paddy’s Day diplomacy

Gript’s Ben Scallan reports from Washington DC outside the White House as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for St. Patrick’s Day. ——————– 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 […]

March 16, 2026

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13:33

Homeless dad launches babywear start-up

Dublin dad Sean Fox went from living in emergency accommodation to building his own baby and children’s wear start-up, inspired by his daughter’s skin condition. He talks to Gript about building his business, and what supports are needed to encourage Irish entrepreneurship: ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 12, 2026

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05:53

Expert: Ukraine war weapons may end up in the hands of criminals

International arms expert Katarina Djokic tells Gript that Europe has become the biggest arms importing region in the world, and that there is “concern” that weapons left on battlefields from the Ukraine war may end up in the hands of criminal groups. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

March 12, 2026

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12:07

Govt would oppose ditching carbon tax because of the EU, says TD

Leas Cheann Comhairle John McGuinness has told Gript that scrapping carbon tax would be very popular with the general public, but that many in the Government would oppose it “because of the European Union”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

March 11, 2026

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02:12

This is not who the Asylum System was made for

Ben and Jason discuss a couple of the more outlandish asylum claims they’ve ever heard, as two transgender Americans seek shelter in Ireland from the Trump Administration. ——————– 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 […]

March 11, 2026

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06:09

Labour: Carbon tax cut wouldn’t be “environmentally responsible”

Labour says the Taoiseach should call out “egomaniac” Donald Trump on St. Patrick’s Day over his “illegal” war in Iran. They also say they don’t “at all” support reducing carbon tax, despite energy price hikes, as it wouldn’t be “environmentally responsible”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

March 10, 2026

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44:35

Keeping up with the Kardashian

Ben and Jason discuss Barbie Kardashian’s new digs and Dublin Zoo’s Mother’s Day marketing, as well as the Government’s commitment to the Cost of Living crisis. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/keeping-up-with-the-kardashian/ ‎ Episode 60 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 […]

March 9, 2026

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02:33

Irish Government has overregulated, says Infrastructure Minister

Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “I think Governments across Europe have over-regulated in certain areas.” Ben Scallan: “Including in Ireland?” Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “Absolutely, I think so.” ——————– 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 […]

March 5, 2026

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01:34

Minister: It’s currently legal for kids to buy nicotine products

This week Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill proposed changing the way free contraception is dispensed, and regulating vape colours and flavours to stop children getting them. Asked if it’s currently legal for children to buy nicotine products, she said it is. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

March 4, 2026

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13:53

Irish opposition: Trump a “psychopathic war-monger” in Iran

Some Irish opposition parties have slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, calling for the annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to be cancelled. Some described Trump as a “psychopathic war-monger”, “imperialist” and “misogynist” trying to distract from the Epstein Files. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

March 3, 2026

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