Irish Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman refuses to say whether he supports State-funded NGOs encouraging teachers to lie to parents. Question by Ben Scallan.

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“It’s going to ruin the arts, it’s going to ruin comedy, it’s going to ruin the whole platform for debate in Ireland”: Hear from some of those who attended Ireland Uncensored at the RDS on Saturday, and spoke about their concerns relating to free speech in Ireland.

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"I don't make any apologies": Irish government TD and former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says that a woman is "an adult female human," and that the phrase "far-right" is too often "bandied about" in modern politics.

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"The parties in government will be judged by how the government does overall": Gript's @Ben_Scallan asks Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath what unique contributions Fianna Fáil has made to the upcoming budget, and about the Green Party's disproportionate influence on government policy.

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"State-sponsored veganism": Irish Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe is asked about plans by his government's health service to spend €50m promoting plant-based food in hospitals - all in a bid to fight climate change.

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Hundreds of people participated in Let Women Speak, Dublin last Saturday. Founder Kellie Jay Keen says those who protested the women’s speaking event have been “lied to”and are “looking for purpose” in their lives

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"I think it's really important that the media acts as a bridge between the government and the people": Hear from the organisers of today's Ireland Uncensored conference, which took place at the RDS.

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This Saturday the 16th of September at 12:30 in the RDS, Gript & Free Speech Ireland will host an event on Ireland's hate speech bill, censorship & free speech. Only a handful of tickets remain - get yours here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freespeechireland/979702

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Free Speech, Michael Shellenberger, Ben Scallan, John McGuirk, Helen Joyce, Kevin Sharkey, Niall Boylan, Gript, Senator Sharon Keogan, Stella O'Malley

"This is something we look at very regularly": Irish Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says he doesn't believe that the Irish government's various construction projects are significantly contributing to cost inflation.

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Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee expects her controversial Hate Speech bill to be in force "by the end of the year", and says how confident she is that nobody in Ireland will ever be taken to court for "misgendering" under the law. Question by Ben Scallan.

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"Is that not a critical failure?": Gaeltacht Minister Catherine Martin is asked about the Irish language's "endangered" status, despite the fact that most people in Ireland study the language for 13 years at school. Question by @Ben_Scallan.

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Irish Green Party Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says "the science is clear" on lowering speed limits for motorists - even though a report presented to his Department last year found that lowering speed limits "would result in more deaths." Question by @Ben_Scallan.

Irish Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman says he's "not disputing" that there is limited evidence about the safety of hormone blockers for "trans children." Question by Ben Scallan.

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Hairy Heroes Gript visited Guide Dogs for the Blind to find out what it takes to train a puppy to become a vital companion for adults and children with special needs. Meet Gordon, Heidi, Ozzy, and Alice.

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"We have international obligations": Irish Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien refuses to say whether Ireland can accept another 100,000 asylum seekers, while Minister Paschal Donohoe says "we will find the money" to support asylum seekers despite "challenges." #gript

Irish Ex-Health Minister Simon Harris was asked if he is "ashamed" that children are still waiting years for scoliosis procedures - a problem he said would be solved by 2017. "I accept responsibility," he said, before adding that the target was given to him by the HSE.

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The Irish government’s new anti-misinformation force, the Electoral Commission, says it has “very extensive powers” to “require the correction or removal of information we believe to be incorrect” – all in an effort to “enhance democracy.” Question by Ben Scallan.

"The question is not relevant": Ireland's Media Minister Catherine Martin says that the question "What is a woman?" is "not relevant" to an upcoming referendum on the role of women in society.

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Ben Scallan & "Sound of Freedom" director Alejandro Monteverde discuss the challenges of making the movie, allegations of child abuse under Irish State care, the US State Department's recent claim that Ireland is failing to tackle human trafficking, and more.

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In a slightly heated exchange, @Ben_Scallan questions Ireland's Media Minister Catherine Martin about the EU's Digital Services Act, which aims to censor alleged "misinformation" online.

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Fianna Fáil Finance Minister Michael McGrath says his party “will be held accountable for our term in the current government” - not for the economic woes of a decade ago - and that he expects a General Election to take place in Spring of 2025.

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Gript went along to the premiere of Sound of Freedom in Belfast last night. The film, which tells the true story of a government agent who rescues hundreds of children from sex traffickers, has sparked a major reaction — so what did viewers of the film in Belfast think?

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The Irish government offering foreign language voting guides to help asylum seekers vote in elections is a self-serving power-grab disguised as a good deed, says Ben Scallan:

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Sandra Adams of The Countess says the government have ignored the wishes of parents who have expressed concern over the ‘ideologically driven’ and ‘unscientific’ transgender ideology about to be unleashed on 1st to 3rd year students.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien defends asylum seekers voting in local elections, saying that they should "have a say in relation to local democracy." Question by Ben Scallan.

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