The right to know

IN a recent letter to the press, the National Union of Journalists complains of the emasculation of the Freedom of Information Act, and of the unseemly haste in signing the amendment into law.

The right to know
Mon, 28 Apr, 2003 - 01:00

I agree in most respects. But Freedom of Information should apply also to journalists.

Few are aware that the NUJ has campaigned for divorce, for the recent increase in the TV licence fee and is campaigning for abortion.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Letters to the Editor: Patchwork of independent TDs would fail to govern Letters to the Editor: Patchwork of independent TDs would fail to govern
Letters to the Editor: Part of our heritage torched in gorse fires Letters to the Editor: Part of our heritage torched in gorse fires
John Kennedy, JFK Letters to the Editor: Neutralising Ireland’s neutrality
CourtsYour ViewPlace: 33, Dargle Road, Blackrock, Co DublinPerson: Donal O’DriscollOrganisation: National Union of JournalistsOrganisation: NUJ
<p>Sinead Morrissey writes: 'So, is the Irish funeral actually romantic, or are we all just obsessed with the notion that it is?' Picture: iStock</p>

Letters to the Editor: We might have a romanticised view of Irish wakes and funerals

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited