The government’s cabinet has just approved Eamon Ryan’s climate bill, which means we can all say “slán anois” to the Irish economy and common sense. Ben Scallan comments. #gript
“We are the silent majority”: Kerry master goldsmith & traditional celtic jeweler Aidi Mac Dáibhí speaks out against the lockdown. #gript
FF, FG, the Greens, SF, PBP as well as SocDems & Labour TDs have all declared that Ireland should lower the voting age to 16 – an idea so bad it’s almost difficult to put into words. Ben Scallan tries anyway. #gript
Independent media is an essential part of any free society, and is vital for keeping the political establishment in check. But how can journalists hold government politicians to account, when they’re all in bed together – sometimes literally? Ben Scallan investigates. #gript
“I was just standing here”: Arrests as Gardai enforce lockdown
Scenes from the #DublinProtest opposing the lockdown in the Herbert Park – estimated turnout of 700 to 1000 in attendance.
Gardai made 16 arrests today at anti-lockdown protests, after creating a ring of steel around Dublin to stop demonstrators attending. But yesterday, a protest organised by the left-wing group ROSA took place without incident. #gript
The State broadcaster is supposed to be impartial – so why is RTÉ partnered with a climate change activist group? Ben Scallan reacts. #gript
Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith of St Tola Goat’s Cheese sits down with Gript to discuss COVID-19, the importance of community, and how SMEs support rural communities.#gript
“Like the Penal Times”: TDs, including Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath and Carol Nolan have called for a Dáíl Debate to allow churches to open for Holy Week before Easter. Michael Collins TD said that the media were ignoring the read need and desire of people for worship. #gript
Comedian Fabu D on the anti-lockdown protest, the media & more FULL INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/kMYY0EgmN-c
In the middle of the worst economic crisis in decades, the government has announced that they will be ending the levy on banks that was brought in after the bailout – a move seen by many as essentially letting the banks off the hook after being saved by the taxpayers. Ben Scallan reacts. #gript