Posted on 07/03/2018 11:07:24 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
We don't think this will go down well.
The Taoiseach has said he sympathises with Donald Trump’s criticism of the media.
The comments were made by Leo Varadkar on Monday.
According to the Times, Varadkar made the remarks at a private lunch in New York hosted by Irish consul general Ciaran Madden.
The Taoiseach was asked what he thought of Trump and specifically the US president’s attacks on the press.
He said the media was not interested in the truth but in the story, sources told the Times.
Apparently, his biggest target was the political press.
He claimed political journalists were more interested in gossip at Dáil Éireann than in the workings of Government.
The lunch was for young Irish people working across a range of sectors in the city.
The Taoiseach also noted the large number of journalists covering the Dáil.
It was pointed out to him that the media revealed the sexual assault allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein among other investigative work.
The Taoiseach replied saying that the print media often focused on technology and social media companies - and that some investigative journalism in Ireland was incorrect.
In particular, RTÉ came in for criticism - which doesn't really make it a wide choice of targets.
In terms of major investigative work from the station, Prime Time stands out.
The response of the media outlets and journalists covering the Dail will be very interesting on Varadkar's return.
Anybody know the Irish equivalent of fake news?
Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.
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