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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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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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01:33

“It brings in about €1.4bn”: Taoiseach defends carbon tax

“In terms of the carbon tax, it brings in about €1.4 billion…it’s a very important source of revenue”: Ben Scallan asks Taoiseach Micheál Martin if, by postponing the carbon tax hike, he’s not tacitly admitting that carbon tax increases hurt people financially. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

April 15, 2026

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03:13

FLASHBACK: Michael Healy-Rae on why he joined Government

FLASHBACK: In October 2025, Michael Healy-Rae explained to Gript why he was part of a Government that was hiking carbon tax given his previous criticisms of the tax. He argued that even if he was “dead”, it would remain in place until 2030 with or without him in office: ——————– Gript is proud to be […]

April 14, 2026

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01:13

Clear Thinking on Asylum Seeking

Ben explains what asylum is – and isn’t – in light of Jason’s story about a radio station rebuked for using the term “illegal immigrants” rather than “asylum seekers”. ——————– 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 […]

April 21, 2026

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03:00

Has Fine Gael become a toxic brand in Dublin Central?

Ben shares interesting observations indicating that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil by-election candidates are playing down their party associations ahead of the vote. ——————– 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 […]

May 6, 2026

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00:50

The UK Green Party explicitly want open borders

Discussing the UK’s seismic local election result, Jason Osborne points out that the British Green Party explicitly wants “open borders” as an aspiration. Clip from The Long Game podcast. ——————– 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 […]

May 12, 2026

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12:17

Nugent: ‘I was with the fuel protesters every day’

Aontú candidate for Galway West Orla Nugent says she was with the fuel protesters almost every day, and says the carbon tax should be scrapped for the duration of the cost of living crisis. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

May 12, 2026

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05:51

Galway-West voters react to upcoming by-election

“Very out of touch with reality”: Gript asks Galway-West voters for their thoughts on 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 […]

May 19, 2026

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02:44

O’Callaghan won’t automatically deport all jailed migrants

“My response has to be proportionate”: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan rules out a blanket policy of deporting all migrant criminals in Irish prisons, saying he has to treat them on an “individual basis” or he would open himself to a “legal challenge”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

May 28, 2026

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04:25

Foley grilled on radical LGBT book for kids

“Outrageous”: Ben Scallan grills Children’s Minister Norma Foley after RTÉ promoted a book instructing under-16s on how to engage in explicit activities: “I don’t know that book, I’m not familiar with it -” “Minister, I actually emailed your office about this ahead of time.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

June 3, 2026

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Filthy Books | The Long Game podcast

On this week’s episode of The Long Game podcast, the lad’s discuss Ben’s viral exchange with Norma Foley, the politicisation of the Irish school system, the Government’s plan to scrap the Triple Lock, and more. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or […]

June 8, 2026

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03:42

Norma Foley LGBT Grooming Rabbit Hole Being Exposed as RTE Removes Children’s Books of Ireland Guide

Children’s Books of Ireland Reading Guide is indoctrinating children into non viable abnormal lifestyle choices. Even RTE removed it from their lists! Jennifer Hughes from Natural Women’s Council calls for an investigation into the School Curriculum, School Library and Online Toolkits

June 12, 2026

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03:57

“YOU’RE A WHITE MAN”: Irish politicians on “white privilege” and more

“The very dull, white, pasty Ireland that I grew up in”: Compilation of Irish politicians discussing “white privilege”, how “we live in a racist society”, and more. ——————- 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 […]

June 16, 2026

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01:28

Media Minister: My job is to ensure people watch RTÉ

Irish Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan tells Gript: “My Department’s role with Coimisiún na Meán is to make sure that people don’t get their ‘news’ from people who thrive on the advent of fake news, but rather from trusted sources, including our public service broadcaster.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

June 16, 2026

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