Murder and media

THE Irish print media disgraced themselves prior to the murder of Denis Donaldson.

Murder and media
Mon, 17 Apr, 2006 - 01:00

First, certain newspapers recklessly revealed his whereabouts. Then, a magazine gleefully named him as ‘survivor of the year’ - just for being alive.

We are entitled to expect higher ethical standards from our press. Hence the urgent need for the new Press Council.

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