Paschal Donohoe says Ursula Von Der Leyen is an “extremely successful leader” who has done an “exceptional job” as European Commission President. Asked about her handling of Gaza, he said that politicians’ performance should be taken “in the round”. Question by Ben Scallan.
John and Sarah talk the latest twists in Russia and Israel, Blindboy’s new RTE documentary, and the latest twists in the very, very, very unexciting general election. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/voting-our-way-through-ww3/ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 02:52 Philosophy and Stoicism in Modern Discourse 05:54 International Affairs: Russia and Israel 08:50 The Role of Ireland on the World […]
“When abuse occurs, there’s an imbalance of power between the abuser and the victim.” Ben Scallan speaks to Safeguarding Ireland and Sage Advocacy about common ways that elderly and vulnerable adults are abused in Ireland, and what the State must do to improve safeguarding. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Laoise Aodha de Brún says women rights group The Countess are backing a bill to ban biological males in women’s prisons, saying vulnerable women are being threatened and subject to sexualised abuse. #gript Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our Podcasts: […]
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 […]
“How many thousands of children have suffered? It’s just outrageous”: Ben reacts to the news that children were left waiting 13 years to see a primary care psychologist. ——————– 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 […]
WATCH: Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty says there are 9 genders, and that women shouldn’t worry about biological males in changing rooms because men can already attack women everywhere else in society. @Ben_Scallan reacts. Donate today to Gript! https://www.gript.ie/donate/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Follow our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriptMedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/griptmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griptmedia/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/griptmedia Our […]
“ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING? YOU’RE BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE:” Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil’s Director of Elections for the presidency, gets grilled by the media about the implosion of Jim Gavin’s campaign. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]
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In the aftermath of the defeat of the hate speech legislation, John and @sarahcatryan unleash a torrent of what some might consider hate speech towards the bike shed, the children’s hospital, various members of the Government, and President Higgins. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/we-can-hate-who-we-want-now/ 01:25 The Hate Speech Bill: A Win for Free Speech 04:36 Hate Crime Legislation: […]
We now face an existential threat on these islands, questioning our very way of life. The speaker urges us to resist being kept dissipated through a media “firewall” and instead cultivate “unity” to address the dire situation. This discussion touches on elements of “game theory” in understanding societal responses and the broader implications for our […]
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“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 […]