Finance Minister says €13bn from Apple was a “challenge”
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Finance Minister says €13bn from Apple was a “challenge”

Just 4 months ago, 33-year-old Jack Chambers (a medicine graduate) was appointed Finance Minister of Ireland. Ben Scallan asks what it was like to head right into #Budget2025 having just taken up the job. Chambers replied that the €13bn in Apple money was a “challenge”.
Ivana Bacik gives Labour’s immigration pitch
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Ivana Bacik gives Labour’s immigration pitch

Ben Scallan: “What would Labour’s pitch be on the issue of immigration?” Ivana Bacik: “…We are a party that believes in the value of diversity. We stand firm against the politics of division and hate.” #GE24
Saying no to Ho Ho Ho | PODCAST EP117
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Saying no to Ho Ho Ho | PODCAST EP117

John and Sarah discuss the exertions of porn star Lily Phillips, the merits of keeping kids in the dark about Santa Claus, the return of Katherine Zappone, the exit of Eoin Hayes, and some stuff about transgenders. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/saying-no-to-ho-ho-ho/ 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 ——————– Gript is proud to be an […]
FF Senator: Ireland has a “horrific” overreliance on Dublin Airport
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FF Senator: Ireland has a “horrific” overreliance on Dublin Airport

Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan has told Gript that in light of the Heathrow Airport disruption this week, Ireland badly needs to increase use of its regional airports, and that parties like the Greens opposing airport expansion on ideological grounds was “bonkers”. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that […]
SocDems and Labour push back on idea of reducing State spending
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SocDems and Labour push back on idea of reducing State spending

SocDems TD Gary Gannon tells @Ben_Scallan that despite tariffs threatening Ireland’s economy, he doesn’t think cuts in State spending are warranted. Meanwhile, Labour TD Marie Sherlock said “it’s important that we don’t fall into the trap of talking about cuts” at this point. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but […]
SocDems: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system”
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SocDems: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system”

Social Democrats’ Immigration spokesman Gary Gannon TD tells Ben Scallan that his party has “certainly never denied” that deportation of false asylum seekers is necessary, adding: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]
Row over taxpayer funding of NGOs
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Row over taxpayer funding of NGOs

“I think when you take government money you become afraid of losing it.” Gript Media’s John McGuirk and Virgin Media’s Kieran Cuddihy debate taxpayer funding of NGOs.  WATCH FULL: https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/watch/replay/19254648/the-tonight-show-tue-03-jun ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We […]
Should Government regulate information?
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Should Government regulate information?

After a Government department informed Ben that it has not researched the potential impact of mis/disinformation laws on free speech, the lads discuss whether the State should be regulating information at all, given its own track record. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/were-all-mongrels-now/ ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
Martin explains why Ireland doesn’t have exit checks after deportation orders
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Martin explains why Ireland doesn’t have exit checks after deportation orders

‘Not feasible’: Taoiseach Micheál Martin explains why Ireland doesn’t check to verify whether people served deportation orders have left the State: “We don’t have exit checks between Northern Ireland and the Republic, nor is it feasible to do so.” ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]
Danny Healy-Rae TD nominates Maria Steen
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Danny Healy-Rae TD nominates Maria Steen

“It’s undemocratic, what’s been happening”: Danny Healy-Rae TD explains why he is nominated Maria Steen for the Presidency. ——————– 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. […]
Should Martin face consequences over Jim Gavin?
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Should Martin face consequences over Jim Gavin?

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says he takes “full responsibility” for the Jim Gavin debacle. Asked if this means he should face some consequences, Minister James Lawless says he already has faced consequences, because now Fianna Fáil won’t have a candidate in the election. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, […]
Von Der Leyen has done an “exceptional” job as EU chief – Donohoe
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Von Der Leyen has done an “exceptional” job as EU chief – Donohoe

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.
Ryan asked how he will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro
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Ryan asked how he will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro

Gript’s Ben Scallan asks how the State will avoid cost overruns on the Dublin Metro. Ministers Eamon Ryan & Ossian Smyth reply that projects like the National Broadband Plan are on-budget because they “balanced risk” between the State & the contractor as part of the agreement.
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