“We won’t be doing that”: Government figures say they definitely won’t be cancelling or postponing carbon tax hikes this year despite the surging cost of energy, with one minister saying “It’s not a tax, it’s a fund”.
Fine Gael Dublin-Central candidate Ray McAdam says Dublin has become safer under 15 years of Fine Gael. He says that immigration sceptical voters who spoiled their vote last year will “come out and vote for me” due to his “track record”.
Scotland’s rejection of assisted suicide is just the latest development in a series that should give pro-lifers some cause for hope this year, which Jason takes a look at on today’s livestream. Also, following on from last week’s Anti-Bullying discussion, Jason considers one of its fruits: Stand Up Awareness Week. Live at 7pm 18/03/2026
Ben Scallan summarises the highlights of the Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Full event:
“No men in women’s sports”: While sharing a stage with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, US President Donald Trump speaks out against “transgender mutilation of children.” Full event:
“You better do something about immigration,”: After criticising Keir Starmer and other European leaders, US President Donald Trump tells Taoiseach Micheál Martin that Europe won’t exist anymore unless the continent gets a handle on mass migration.
Gript’s Ben Scallan reports from Washington DC outside the White House as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for St. Patrick’s Day.
“We’re getting absolutely hammered with taxes and levies and electricity charges going through the roof – and we’re just expected to motor on. To hear Micheál Martin accuse small business owners of price gouging is not fair,” says owner of filling station. https://gript.ie/filling-station-owner-blame-govt-not-us-for-soaring-fuel-costs/
International arms expert Katarina Djokic tells Gript that Europe has become the biggest arms importing region in the world, and that there is “concern” that weapons left on battlefields from the Ukraine war may end up in the hands of criminal groups.
Are diversity and inclusion the silver bullets for tackling bullying in schools? Because that’s certainly the way the State’s anti-bullying plans are trending, which Jason takes a look at on this evening’s Gript livestream. Live at 7pm 11/03/2026
“I have constituents telling me all the time that they do not feel safe anymore”
Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “I think Governments across Europe have over-regulated in certain areas.” Ben Scallan: “Including in Ireland?” Infrastructure Minister Jack Chambers: “Absolutely, I think so.”