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Minister urges parents to be vigilant with online photos

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the Government is hugely concerned by the capacity of artificial intelligence to create illegal deepfake images 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 the […]

January 7, 2026

00:51

It’s not about the men

“When they talk about men’s mental health, it’s for the benefit of women” – Laura and Michael Murphy had a spirited discussion on gender roles this week, in “Women on Top”, her first podcast of 2026: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

January 9, 2026

01:59

McEntee: Diversity in the Defence Forces “a priority”

Defence Minister Helen McEntee has said that it is a “priority” to “diversify” the Defence Forces in “every way possible,” including “increasing the number of women” in the Irish military. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]

February 11, 2026

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

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

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

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

06:25

Fuel protest brings major routes to standstill nationwide

“We want the carbon tax gone”: Protest convoys have disrupted major roads across Ireland, with industry groups arguing that rising fuel costs are placing unsustainable pressure on drivers and businesses. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]

April 7, 2026

01:01

Parts of central Dublin still blocked by fuel protestors

Fuel protesters march on the Dáil as talks promised on fourth day of national demonstrations. ——————– 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 […]

April 10, 2026

01:18

Protestors react to Healy-Rae resigning from Government

WATCH: “It’d be some victory if the Government fell!” – The exact moment that fuel protestors outside the Dáil reacted live to the news that Minister Michael Healy-Rae resigned from Government to vote no confidence in the coalition. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the […]

April 14, 2026

01:47

Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests

WATCH: An Irish senator has said she is “terrified” to attend protests where the national tricolour is present, during remarks on recent fuel demonstrations in the Seanad. ——————– 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 […]

April 15, 2026

01:38

Harris defends fact that over half of fuel costs are tax

“We do have to collect taxes to fund public services”: Tánaiste Simon Harris has defended the fact that over half of motor fuel prices are pure Government tax, arguing that “we have to take in a certain amount of taxation to run the country”: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

April 22, 2026

02:59

Call for action on “hate speech” over Eileen Flynn backlash

“Her sentiments…were very well articulated”: This week, Senator Martin Conway called for action on “hate speech” and “misinformation”, citing the recent online response to Senator Eileen Flynn, and the fact that users were “let away with it” by social media platforms. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

April 24, 2026

07:59

Family Law Reform – Will In-Camera Rule Change?

Today, independent TD Paul Gogarty introduced a motion to the Dáil on Family Law Reform and argued in favour of lifting the in-camera rule. Laoise de Brún attended the session. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]

April 29, 2026

01:02

No end for the carbon tax in sight, says O’Brien

Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien shoots down the idea of reforming carbon tax in light of recent energy price hikes: Journalist: “So you don’t anticipate any kind of reform [to carbon tax] in the Budget?” O’Brien: “No.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

April 29, 2026

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