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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

01:10

Micheál Martin says children can be transgender

Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirms his belief that children can be transgender, but says he doesn’t want to be drawn into “culture wars”: Gript – “Do you believe that a child can be transgender?” Taoiseach Micheál Martin – “Yes – I do believe [that].” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

April 28, 2026

03:36

Irish Media afraid to cover transgender issues?

Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley wrote about being slowly “cancelled” by the Irish media for raising concerns about transgender issues. This week, a senior journalist in the Irish Times has essentially admitted she was right – that the media are “reticent” to cover such issues: ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

June 12, 2025

52:45

The EU just got Trumped I ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP30

This week on The Long Game podcast, Jason laments the EU’s latest steamrolling at the hands of Donald Trump, and Ben adds fuel to the fire by questioning the current calibre of Irish thought on economics and borders. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-eu-just-got-trumped/ ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

July 28, 2025

04:11

Thousands attend ‘March for Jesus’ in Belfast

Thousands attend ‘March for Jesus’ in Belfast: Organiser Pastor John Ahern of All Nations Church in Dublin says today’s gathering is significant, and that “the answer to society’s problems is not going to come through politics or philosophy or ideology.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]

August 23, 2025

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

01:11:58

Vulture Culture

Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland’s “vulture fund culture” in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth…for the better? ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]

January 21, 2026

01:17:33

Whispers of Euroscepticism

This week, Ben and Jason discuss Helen McEntee’s great love of Europe, a Fianna Fáil TD’s suggestion that the State should steer clear of “anti-Government” CEOs for State contracts, and the political leanings of modern movies. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government […]

January 26, 2026

03:47

O’Callaghan pressed on child abuse sentencing

“Do you have any plans at all to address that?”: Ben Scallan presses Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan on his plans to deal with the trend of people walking free after being convicted of possessing child abuse images. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]

February 5, 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

01:07

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

03:59

O’Brien stands by 2022 ‘social cohesion’ slap at Nolan

In 2022, Carol Nolan TD said that a “unsustainable” levels of migration were straining Ireland’s housing supply. Darragh O’Brien responded by saying her comments were a “threat to social cohesion”. Now, in 2026, O’Brien doubled down and said he still stands by his remarks. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]

February 12, 2026

14:14

Fears for World Cup as violence in Mexican city follows cartel death

World Cup host city Guadalajara has seen a wave of violence following the death of cartel leader “El Mencho” in a military operation, with one expert telling Gript that the damage done to these areas’ reputation from a tourism perspective is “colossal”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]

February 23, 2026

06:23

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 […]

February 26, 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

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