Residents of an apartment complex in East Wall are demanding government action after a direct provision centre was set up “overnight” just meters from their homes.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he wants to see a Covid-style response to the housing crisis. But what did he mean by this? Ben Scallan reacts.
“Does hiking taxes help during a crisis?” Gript presses Finance Minister Michael McGrath on carbon tax hikes, and how he plans to help those in energy poverty.
“P*rn is fine and fun”: Is this the most inappropriate book in Irish schools? Ben Scallan reacts.
Irish politicians talk all they want about democratic principles. But what do people’s votes really mean if leaders don’t keep their political promises? Ben Scallan comments.
Ben Scallan speaks to Pieter Cleppe of the Brussles Report about the alleged EU corruption scandal with Qatar, energy independence, and nuclear fusion. Pieter Cleppe’s website: https://www.brusselsreport.eu/
Eamon Ryan has said that Ireland’s mass immigration policies threaten the country’s climate targets, but that he thinks both goals can be achieved. Ben Scallan reacts.
Make these gorgeous Christmas cookies with the kids! #gript
A Consultant Obstetrician says that the 3-day wait before abortion should be retained – supporting a call made by more than 100 doctors, nurses, midwives and HCPs. Dr Trevor Hayes said time to think before a major procedure is standard practice.
People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny explains his party’s plan to decriminalise all drugs.
A homeless man living in a tent in Wicklow says that Irish people are being treated unfairly. His story and others will be heard in a new documentary looking at homelessness in Ireland.
WATCH Michelle make beautiful craft Christmas garlands and wreaths, get your fabric and paper pieces and get crafting!