Ban smartphones for kids?
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Ban smartphones for kids?

“I think that there’s a better argument to be made for tech minimalism”: Jason argues that it would be better to prevent kids from accessing the internet in the first place instead of limiting content on the internet in a way that affects everyone. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
“HAVE MANNERS”: Martin Clashes With Journalist
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“HAVE MANNERS”: Martin Clashes With Journalist

“Are you going to have manners?”: In a sharp exchange, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was pressed by journalist Louise Burne on his handling of the Jim Gavin saga. He claimed there is an “agenda” to attack him in recent weeks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
The feminisation of the culture
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The feminisation of the culture

“Men have started to act more like women, and women have started to act more like men” – so says Daily Telegraph reporter Michael Murphy, in conversation with Laura this week ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
Tens of thousands of Irish farmers object to Mercosur
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Tens of thousands of Irish farmers object to Mercosur

Ben Scallan reports from a farming protest in Athlone, where tens of thousands of Irish farmers are objecting to the controversial Mercosur trade deal, which they say will undercut their business by flooding European markets with lower quality South American beef. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]
The Ultimate Profession?
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The Ultimate Profession?

“All of our jobs are just scaffolding”: Ben makes the case that the most important work done by anyone is that of raising the next generation. ——————– 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 […]
Neither head nor tail on it | PODCAST EP33
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Neither head nor tail on it | PODCAST EP33

“It’s like being governed by a divorced mum and dad” – John and Sarah discuss the growing sense that Ireland just doesn’t have a leader, and also reflect on the terror in France, and the Labour Party’s call for a “NPHET style” approach to immigration. 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 Donate […]
The voters, the fools | PODCAST EP100
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The voters, the fools | PODCAST EP100

John and Sarah examine the contradiction between Fine Gael’s standing in the polls and the state of Scoliosis treatment for children. Also: Simeon Burke and the law library, Micheal Martin’s endless leadership, and did Israel blunder in Lebanon? PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-voters-the-fools/ 02:45 Political Landscape and Opinion Polls 05:47 Fine Gael’s Momentum and Election Strategy 09:01 Health […]
Gript Livestream, 21st of May
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Gript Livestream, 21st of May

Jason Osborne and Ben Scallan discuss some of the news of the week. ——————– 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 matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re […]
Re-run the Care Referendum? | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP27
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Re-run the Care Referendum? | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP27

On this week’s episode, Jason and Ben discuss the UN’s call for a re-run of the Care Referendum, as well as the tools the State is using to tackle ‘wrongthink’ in both schools and An Garda Síochana. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/re-run-the-care-referendum/ ‎ ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
Harris: DOJ in charge of Afghani family re-unification
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Harris: DOJ in charge of Afghani family re-unification

The Department of Justice is responsible for family re-unification of refugees from Afghanistan, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. ——————– 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 matters. […]
Irish comedian arrested for tweets?
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Irish comedian arrested for tweets?

“We’re talking about the UK – a country with terrorism, rape gangs, drill culture, a knife crime epidemic, etcetera”: Ben Scallan reacts to Irish comedian Graham Linehan being arrested by armed UK police over tweets. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]
O’Brien on Jim Gavin saga: “We’ll learn from this”
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O’Brien on Jim Gavin saga: “We’ll learn from this”

Darragh O’Brien on the Jim Gavin fiasco: “We’ll learn from this…learnings need to be made.” Timmy Dooley: “It’s an internal issue for Fianna Fáil…The vast majority of the public have moved on.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others […]
“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding
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“YOU’RE FILIBUSTERING”: Minister grilled on NGO funding

“You’re not addressing the substance of the point…You’re filibustering”: Ben Scallan grills Charities Minister Jerry Buttimer on the Government’s policy of only funding activist NGOs that are in line with the Government’s agenda. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding […]
Minister wants to combat true but “harmful” information
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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 […]
Minister Michael Healy-Rae on carbon tax hike
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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 […]
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