Green Party: €72m Basic Income Arts scheme is “cost neutral”
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Green Party: €72m Basic Income Arts scheme is “cost neutral”

The Green Party has told Gript that the €72 million Basic Income for the Arts scheme is “cost neutral” to the State, because without it, many recipients would simply “have to go back into the social welfare system and seek jobseekers allowance”: ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Human Rights laws are breaking society
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Human Rights laws are breaking society

Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in a big cat? Human Rights laws are breaking society Episode 19 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c1oUovz9DZzKS3z3wO5FS […]
Martin: Fuel price measures are not “cost neutral”
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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 […]
Harris disagrees with O’Donovan’s media investigation call
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Harris disagrees with O’Donovan’s media investigation call

“I certainly don’t think there’s any need for any sort of formal review”: Tánaiste Simon Harris disagrees with his own party colleague Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan, who called for Coimisiún na Méan to review media outlets’ coverage of the fuel protests. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]
Harris wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax again
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Harris wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax again

Last week the Government announced they would postpone a carbon tax hike originally scheduled for May 1st until October. Now Tánaiste Simon Harris says he wouldn’t rule out postponing carbon tax hikes again in October if high energy prices persist into the winter period. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Should long-term unemployed migrants be allowed to stay?
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Should long-term unemployed migrants be allowed to stay?

Tánaiste Simon Harris said long-term reliance on welfare by migrants would be a “cause for concern”, adding that sanctions can apply where individuals refuse to engage with work or training: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Prime Minister Farage?
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Prime Minister Farage?

On this week’s episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss Reform UK’s decimation of Labour and the Tories in the UK and what it means for Ireland; the ongoing Irish by-elections; the outbreak of hantavirus, and more. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/prime-minister-farage/ ‎ Episode 69 Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cIcXGWVnEiGMrkQtOGB5C iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game/id1841408242 ——————– Gript […]
“I am the most experienced candidate” in this race, says Kyne
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“I am the most experienced candidate” in this race, says Kyne

Galway West frontrunner Sean Kyne says he is the “most experienced candidate” in the race, and discusses the fuel protests, delivering local services, and preserving the Irish language, and whether children under 16 should be able to change their gender. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
Cllr. Noel Thomas: Fuel protesters had “nothing to lose”
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Cllr. Noel Thomas: Fuel protesters had “nothing to lose”

“[Protesters’] businesses were about to go under…they had nothing to lose”: Galway West by-election candidate Cllr. Noel Thomas discusses his support for the fuel protests, political disconnect, immigration, and accusations of racism from “the Left”: ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]
SocDems deputy leader reacts to projected Ennis election win
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SocDems deputy leader reacts to projected Ennis election win

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan reacts to his party’s projected by-election win. He says that voters are “frustrated” that despite Ireland’s wealth, the Government isn’t spending enough in areas like housing, healthcare, renewable energy, and public transport. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]
Charity “makes the most of a short time”
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Charity “makes the most of a short time”

Parents are “so grateful” for the “gentle care” they receive from charity, Every Life Counts, who support families whose babies have life limiting conditions. ——————– 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 […]
Poland, Pride and Short Kings | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP22
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Poland, Pride and Short Kings | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP22

Poland’s choice of president and the state of that country more generally are on the cards for Ben and Jason this week, along with the decline of Pride month and the trials of short men in their dealings with the fairer sex. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/poland-pride-and-short-kings/ ‎ ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of […]
“We’ve tied ourselves in regulatory knots”, admits Housing Minister
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“We’ve tied ourselves in regulatory knots”, admits Housing Minister

Housing Minister on why delivering housing is so hard: “Over the last number of years we’ve made a lot of decisions that I think were very good in isolation with really good intentions, but when you add them up, what we’ve actually done is tied ourselves in regulatory knots.” ——————– Gript is proud to be […]
Did you know Irish news is often funded by the State?
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Did you know Irish news is often funded by the State?

“We have a State-funded article, reporting on the acts of State-funded activists groups”: Ben Scallan comments on the Irish Government’s funding of news stories. ——————– 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 […]
“You’re getting really upset about this…”
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“You’re getting really upset about this…”

“You’re getting really upset about this – just don’t buy the Sunday Independent” – Laura and John discuss the media’s Michael D. Higgins love-in. ——————– 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 […]
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