“Leave the farmers alone”: In an exclusive interview with @Ben_Scallan, Elon Musk has said that the Irish government’s plan to cut 200,000 cattle nationwide will have “zero” impact on the climate, and bets $1 billion that the impact would “not even be measurable.”
“I’ll bet you a billion dollars”: In a Gript exclusive, Ben Scallan interviews Elon Musk on Helen McEntee’s hate speech bill, how climate policies like cutting herd sizes will impact on Irish farmers, and more. https://x.com/griptmedia/status/1749840385688408432?s=20
Dutch academic, Dr Jan van der Beek, discusses research which predicts that immigration will cost the Netherlands €600bn by 2040. https://dr-janvandebeek.backme.org/
It is “beyond belief” that some find it acceptable to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, Garda Supt. Jane Humphreys has said in a warning to road users. She added that “distracted driving” and “inappropriate speed” for the weather were factors in collisions. #gript
Brian Kaller has written a book provisionally entitled ‘The Last Who Remember’ about the wisdom he gathered from older Irish men and women who remember the great traditions and customs. #gript
With surrogacy on the political agenda this week, John and Sarah have a frank discussion about the issues involved, and why they both have deep concerns about surrogacy for money. But first: Aodhan O’Riordain’s flip-flops, and a very predictable last minute COP deal. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/unspoken-qualms/
New polling shows the danger of the immigration debate for SF, the Fiscal Advisory Council continues to scream into the void; and a Dail debate on immigration takes a turn for the nasty. Podcast: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-377-well-know-it-when-you-see-it/ https://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2023-12-06a.39
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
John and Sarah discuss Helen McEntee’s very broad definition of “far right”, why they’re both voting NO twice on March 8th, and why men are so useless at domestic chores. Also: Paschal Donohoe’s future, and the increase in domestic violence. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-mental-load/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4
“I was responsible for those decisions”: Minister Paschal Donohoe answers questions from Gript Media’s Fatima Gunning about the impact of Covid lockdowns, and whether the public can expect an apology. #gript
John and Sarah discuss the week that really was, including the background to Gript’s deleted story, and the wider ongoing coverage and cultural concerns around events in Dublin over the past week. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/oh-look-an-elephant/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4
Education Minister Norma Foley refuses to say if she agrees with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s claim that, some sex education books in Ireland aren’t age appropriate, or to say whether she’s received much correspondence from parents on the matter. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Gript Media Editor John McGuirk on recent criticism from politicians and other journalists: We don’t censor news just because politicians believe the public might think the wrong thing if they heard the facts. #gript