Category: Updates

NUJ slams Govt decision to reject broadcasting reforms

Statement by Séamus Dooley, Irish Secretary, National Union of Journalists on the publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission and the response of the Irish government to the report. The National Union of Journalists has expressed grave…

NUJ tributes to Mary Maher

The National Union of Journalists has paid tribute to Mary Maher, pioneering journalist, trade unionist and founder member of the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement, who has died. Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, has been authorised by Mary’s family to share…

NUJ seeks clarification of Media Commission report

The National Union of Journalists has written to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin, seeking publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission. The report was furnished to the Minister in September.…

NUJ tribute to Rodney Rice

The National Union of Journalists has extended sympathy to the family of union life member and pioneering broadcaster Rodney Rice, who has died. President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Rodney Rice, veteran RTÉ journalist  and staunch trade…

Tired old solution won’t solve bogus contracts says NUJ

New Code of Practice under fire The Irish Executive Council (IEC) of the National Union of Journalists has dismissed the proposed new Code of Practice on employment status announced today as “a tired old solution which will not solve the…

NUJ calls for justice for Lyra McKee

The National Union of Journalists has supported calls by the family for witnesses in the Creggan area of Derry on 18 April 2019 to come forward with any information which may assist in the prosecution of those responsible for her killing. In a…

NUJ Slams Media Commission

The National Union of Journalists has strongly criticised the terms of reference and composition of the Future of the Media Commission announced today by the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht. In a statement Séamus Dooley,…

NUJ criticise inaction on media crisis

THE National Union of Journalists has strongly criticised the Irish government’s delay in establishing the promised Commission on the Future of the Media. In a statement to mark World News Day the joint chairs of the Irish Executive Council, Siobhan…