The NUJ has strongly criticised the behaviour of Iconic newspapers, one of Ireland’s largest newspaper groups, and calls for a more robust attitude to media ownership by the department of communications. The union is demanding that further media acquisations by FormPress…
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European Journalism Covid-19 Support Fund
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) and the Facebook Journalism Project have launched a $3 million (£2.4m) fund to support community, local and regional European news organisations. EJC will prioritise providing grants for small and medium-sized news organisations supporting the communities…
Media must be supported in the public interest
The Irish Secretary of the National Union of Journalists has warned that many journalists in Ireland are fearful for their livelihood as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Séamus Dooley said that at a time when the public is…
Freelancers and COVID-19
Last Updated 28 March 2020 The quickest and easiest way to apply for the Covid-19 unemployment payment is through the Department of Social Protection online portal www.MyWelfare.ie. The Irish government has introduced a COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. This emergency payment is available both…
NUJ concern at Court protests
The National Union of Journalists has expressed grave concern at disturbing scenes outside the courthouse in Derry today when journalists covering the appearance of a man accused of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee were subject to intimidation from protesters. Paul…
The Seven Ages; Like It or Not
Just go into a crowded room and proclaim, ‘All the world’s a stage’ and listen to the loud response, ‘And all the men and women merely players.’ Then the proceedings will turn into a maudlin feat of recall as the…
NUJ Tribute to Marian Finucane
The National Union of Journalists has paid tribute to RTÉ broadcaster and union member Marian Finucane who died suddenly at her home yesterday. She was aged 69 and recognised as a pioneering of Irish broadcasting who paved the way for…
NUJ shocked at BAI decision on Communicorp
The National Union of Journalists has expressed “grave disappointment” at the decision of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland not to investigate interference in the editorial independence of their radio stations by Communicorp. The decision was confirmed in a letter to…
NUJ urges Government to broaden remit of proposed commission on the future of public service broadcasting in Ireland
The National Union of Journalists has urged the government to broaden the remit of the proposed commission on the future of public service broadcasting in Ireland to include all media. In a statement, Séamus Dooley, Irish Secretary said a…
NUJ welcome decision not to sell RTÉ Guide
The NUJ has welcomed the announcement that RTÉ is not to proceed with the proposed sale of the RTÉ Guide. Staff were advised of the decision today (December 5). In a statement Séamus Dooley, Irish Secretary said: “The NUJ was…