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07:33

Aontú candidate calls to eliminate VAT on building materials

Aontú’s Dublin-Central by-election candidate, Ian Noel Smyth, says that as an architect, he’s an expert in housing, and that “none of the other candidates can say that”. If elected, he’d push to end VAT on building materials to cut construction costs. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

May 9, 2026

05:27

What do Dublin Central voters think of the upcoming by-election?

“Not arsed to vote”: Gript spoke to Dublin Central voters about the upcoming by-election: ——————– 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 […]

May 20, 2026

00:54

Bertie Ahern’s immigration comments

Discussing Bertie Ahern’s immigration comments, Ben and Jason wager that they will have resonated with many people across the country. ——————– 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 […]

May 20, 2026

00:11

Harris in 2016: It is our “absolute commitment” to scrap USC

FLASHBACK: In 2016, just 19 days before a general election, then-Minister of State Simon Harris told the public that it was Fine Gael’s “absolute commitment” to do away with the “hated USC” over the lifetime of that Government, stating: “We need to abolish it.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

May 19, 2026

01:15

UK police taught that only white people can be racist

“[UK police] are taught that only white people can be racist”: Ben and Jason discuss “unconscious bias” in the context of the murder of Henry Nowak. ——————– 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 […]

June 6, 2026

02:19

Donohoe: Population growth has bolstered the economy

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe rejects the view of economist David McWilliams that Ireland’s immigration rate will have to be “halved at least” in order for infrastructure to keep up with population growth, arguing that population growth has instead bolstered the economy. ——————- Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means […]

July 24, 2025

03:40

Should Ireland adopt UK-style policies on knife crime?

Following the Capel Street stabbing, a Fine Gael TD has said Ireland should follow recent UK policy as a good example of how to get knives “off our streets”. ——————– 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 […]

August 7, 2025

01:02

“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you..”

“A lot of things bug you that shouldn’t bug you…. you should write an angry letter”…. Laura and John discuss reaction to the Swift/Kelce engagement ——————– 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 […]

August 30, 2025

09:16

Harris and Martin stifled the immigration debate

Simon Harris says that ‘The Left’ have stifled the immigration debate – but Ben Scallan takes a look back at the Government’s own role in shutting down migration conversations. ——————– 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 […]

November 6, 2025

11:22

Has The EU Just Signed A Death Warrant For Farming?

‘By the 1950s, Europe successfully managed to produce enough food domestically to feed itself…now, we are unlearning the lessons of the past, and making ourselves more dependent on foreign food sources halfway across the world once again.’ Ben Scallan slams the Mercosur deal. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

January 9, 2026

01:01:49

There’s Something About Mary

Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

January 14, 2026

00:55

An Easy Win Politicians Won’t Take

“It’s the most apolitical win possibly available to him”: Ben questions why Minister Jim O’Callaghan won’t take an easy win. ——————– 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 […]

February 9, 2026

01:07

An Post workers protest pension delays

Retired workers from An Post and Eir have protested against delays to increases to their pensions agreed that were agreed last year by Government. ——————– 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 […]

February 10, 2026

02:35

Sinn Féin boycott the White House – but they weren’t invited

Last week, Sinn Féin announced that they would boycott a White House visit for St. Patrick’s Day over Gaza – only for the American embassy in Ireland to confirm they weren’t invited in the first place. Pearse Doherty denied that this was “embarrassing.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

February 24, 2026

01:38

YOU DIDN’T ANSWER MY QUESTION: Minister grilled on free speech

“OUTRAGEOUSLY IRRESPONSIBLE”: The Irish Government admit they did no analysis of “misinformation” policies’ impact on free speech. The Minister’s reply when asked to justify this: “The decision of Government has been made…I know you don’t like it, but the world’s moved on.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 24, 2026

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