“No change” in Ireland’s terror threat level amid Iran war
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“No change” in Ireland’s terror threat level amid Iran war

This week German security authorities say they are “vigilant” about the potential for “retaliatory measures” by “Iranian sleeper cells in Europe”. Tánaiste Simon Harris says that while the State monitors such matters on an ongoing basis, “there’s been no change to our security status or threat level” in Ireland currently. ——————– Gript is proud to […]
Iran war’s impact on energy “will be felt significantly”
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Iran war’s impact on energy “will be felt significantly”

‘The longer this goes on, the implications for energy…will be felt significantly’: Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee and Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris say the conflict in Iran could cause shocks to energy prices which will impact the economy in Ireland. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
Expert: Ukraine war weapons may end up in the hands of criminals
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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 […]
Taoiseach defends effectiveness of retrofitting
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Taoiseach defends effectiveness of retrofitting

“You should read Eamon Ryan’s column in the Irish Times…he takes strong issue with the ESRI’s perspective”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin insists that houses with better BER ratings have lower bills and that retrofitting is “very, very effective”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish […]
FLASHBACK: Michael Healy-Rae on why he joined Government
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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 […]
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 […]
Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests
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Swedish MEP gives EU’s perspective on Irish fuel protests

“We understand the strong reaction from the farmers and truckers in Ireland. What else can they do when they have a Government that won’t listen to them? Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers talks to Ben Scallan about how the Irish fuel protests are perceived in Brussels, and more. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent […]
Irish Senator “terrified” of Irish national flag at protests
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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 […]
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 […]
Martin admits homelessness largely driven by migration
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Martin admits homelessness largely driven by migration

Taoiseach Micheál Martin tells the Dáil that homelessness is largely driven by migration, resulting in uproar from the Opposition: “Less than 50% [of homeless] are now Irish citizens – migration has impacted hugely on homelessness. The facts speak for themselves.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we […]
No end for the carbon tax in sight, says O’Brien
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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 […]
Simion Warns Dublin: Stop Big Tech Censorship
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Simion Warns Dublin: Stop Big Tech Censorship

Romanian presidential candidate George Simion from the nationalist AUR party implores the Irish government to prevent Big Tech censorship operating from Dublin, as he warned EU Commissioner Michael McGrath not to meddle in his nation’s affairs. The comments were made May 15th at the European Parliament ahead of the second round of the Romanian presidential […]
Prancing Princes | PODCAST EP146
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Prancing Princes | PODCAST EP146

This week’s podcast begins pretty serenely with a discussion of the Presidential election, before John absolutely loses it over the state of the country. When Sarah calms him back down, they discuss the Tuam babies. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/prancing-princes/ 01:50 Presidential Election Developments 20:28 State of the Nation: Economic Concerns 40:00 Excavation at Tuam: Myths and Realities […]
Infidelity: Marital and Political | PODCAST EP147
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Infidelity: Marital and Political | PODCAST EP147

John and Sarah discuss the ethics of marital infidelity, the government breaking promises to themselves on spending, Tony Holohan’s Presidential bid, and Molly Malone’s bronze boobies. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/infidelity-marital-and-political/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:41 Marital Infidelity Discussion 13:30 Government Spending and Budget Analysis 24:58 Presidential Aspirations of Tony Holohan 38:12 Housing and Immigration Issues […]
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