Irish Examiner view: Safety for journalists is important for democracy to function

“Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world” according to the United Nations

The killing of Sunday Independent journalist Veronica Guerin in 1996 was one of the most high profile cases in Ireland of the dangers journalist face in their work. File picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Most people who are asked to name the most dangerous jobs would probably opt for people in the military, police or firefighters. 

Yet, according to the United Nations, “journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world”.