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THE WEEK THAT REALLY WAS 51 – HATIKVAH

The budget and the war: Two topics dominate this week’s podcast, after a very depressing week. Do Irish politicians lack imagination? And is there any prospect at all of peace in the Middle East? John and Sarah discuss:

October 13, 2023

03:17

Irish Minister asked about white privilege in schools

WHITE IRISH PRIVILEGE: Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about the new draft SPHE curriculum, which urges students to recognise their “privileged status” as a white person, a male, or an Irish person. #gript

October 16, 2023

06:41

Martin when asked about illegal migrants: “We have international obligations”

When asked about the abuses of Ireland’s asylum system by illegal migrants with no documents, Tánaiste Micheál Martin says “We have international obligations,” adding that the issue shouldn’t be “reduced” to a “simplistic narrative.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

October 18, 2023

56:34

Hit me Paddy one more time | PODCAST EP52

This week’s podcast covers Paddy Cosgrave’s sudden fall from grace, the disturbing revelations in Britney Spears’ new book, and asks: What’s become of us that we want to teach Irish children that they’re privileged for being white, or male, or Irish? PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/hit-me-paddy-one-more-time/ 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 0:02:06 – Israeli […]

October 20, 2023

03:55

Eamon Ryan defends building coastal housing despite climate warning

Irish Climate Minister Eamon Ryan defends his idea of building 1,200 homes on Dublin’s coastal port, despite his party’s warnings of flooding and sea-level rise due to climate change devastating coastal cities. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

October 24, 2023

43:58

TRSI 374 – This podcast has no name as Michael isn’t proud of his work

BeLongTo and their private meetings with civil servants; the Far Right Observatory visits the Oireachtas; disinformation; and the president has no strings on him. Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EMk8yzyFELJRX6EkaPLhQ?si=cf6ed329c7b54a53 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176

October 23, 2023

03:55

Guide dogs forced to retire due to firework trauma in some cases

Fireworks can cause anxiety and stress in any dog, but guide dogs in particular can be vulnerable to the effects of ‘trauma’ caused by loud noises says Liam O’Leary of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

October 26, 2023

01:00

Gript examines ‘This Book is Gay’

LINK: https://gript.ie/gript-examines-this-book-is-gay/ ‘This Book is Gay’ has caused controversy among parents in recent months. After author Juno Dawson’s recent Late Late appearance Fatima Gunning reads from the book see what’s in it.

October 27, 2023

52:56

The ongoing covid hangover | PODCAST EP54

Businesses suffering, marriages failed, faith in vaccines undermined: John and Sarah discuss the ongoing hangover from lockdown, the reasons nobody will accept any blame, and the lack of an enquiry. Also, how kids should play. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-ongoing-covid-hangover/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP

November 3, 2023

02:19

Irish teachers introducing themselves to class with gender pronouns

Irish Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about official State advice which recommends that teachers avoid using phrases like “boys and girls,” as such phrases may exclude transgender or non-binary children. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 7, 2023

06:15

Michael Collins TD says dredging will prevent floods, and Greens are objecting to such measures.

Cork South West TD Michael Collins says devastating floods are happening because rivers aren’t dredged, and Greens are objecting to preventative measures. #gript

November 7, 2023

03:10

McEntee pressed on self-deportation policy

“You made the decision to stop deporting people”: Ben Scallan presses Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee on the Irish government’s policy of asking migrants to deport themselves voluntarily, and not even checking to see if they’ve complied or not. #gript

November 9, 2023

07:30

Adela Mirza, head of the Romanian PAD, says we need to go back to our values

Adela Mirza, head of the Romanian PAD party attending the ECR conference in Kilkenny, says we need to go back to our values and that a nation that can’t grow its own food will go extinct. #gript

November 10, 2023

01:16

Garda Commissioner on bureacracy within the force

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris outlines his plans to reduce bureacracy within An Garda Síochana to prevent a further exodus of officers. Question by @Ben_Scallan. #gript

November 11, 2023

02:36

Varadkar “not sorry” that Ireland took in so many asylum seekers

“I’m not sorry for a second”: When asked about Ireland’s generous benefits system serving as a “pull factor” for migrants, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he’s “not sorry for a second” that his government took in as many asylum seekers as they did. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript

November 14, 2023

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