Irish MEPs in the European Parliament in Strasbourg have been reacting to the Taoiseach’s recent comments about the Irish media. The Parliament just recently debated press freedom and the safety of journalists in Europe following the murder of an investigative journalist in Slovakia.
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says the Irish media have done a lot to highlight scandals of crime, injustices and corruption.
However, the Midlands North-West MEP, who was herself a journalist, says journalists today face many demanding challenges.
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