I see Mary Lou is joining the compo culture brigade with a defamation lawsuit against RTE.
Again, do you think this is Sinn fein trying to shut down the media from any negative comments?
It is a simple question. Just answer it or do the usual and hide
If Michael Higgins was part of Sinn fein I am sure we would have a defamation case open now after this
As predicted you jump around the question.
We have a number of cases now all with the same goal. If you say anything about Sinn Fein, from accusation of murder, right down to a tongue in cheek comment expect to be dragged to court.
In the two case of Gerry Adams, it was a clear attempt to block the truth. Even worse was one of these cases was about child abuse and was been covered up by Sinn fein while putting at risk other children.
Clear tactics of Sinn fein to shut down all media from negative comments. Right from socail media to the national broadcaster
Very very disturbing carry on.
Is this the same Adams who was voiced by an actor (as with others in SF) because the British wouldn't allow his voice he heard? Is it the same Adams who was on the late late show and Gay Byrne refused to sit beside until called on it? So tell me how this Adams tried to silence the media?
I have answered every single question you asked, you just don't like the answer.
No, I don't think they are trying to shut down media, they are trying to stop the casual defamation that has become so easy for some. and correct they are.
It is a ridiculous and sensationalist claim that they are trying to shut down media reporting negative stories. As it is patently obvious that 'media' can, have and will report on negative things about any party. That is their right and I uphold that as well as the rights of an individual to seek redress if they are defamed or libeled.
If somebody feels they are libeled or defamed have they a right to redress BA...YES or NO?
If they are actually defamed and it's malicious. Yes.
Do I think politicians should be suing the National Broadcaster for daring to question them? No
Who is suing the national broadcaster for daring to question them?
How or who decides if people were actually defamed? If only there were some kind of process.....
That's an embarrassing foot in mouth there BA, given the 'media's' campaign (see Kathy Sheridan in the Irish Times) attempts to shut Oliver Callan down. Cheap personal shots at 'certain' politicians she means, no outcry from Kathy when 'certain other' politicians are demeaned as witches etc
Reminds me of this thread funnily enough.
Just aswell noone is sueing national media for that,then isnt it
How can you qs someone on a segment,if they arent represented at same time?
Looks to me,it was poorly taught out assertions being put out as facts,now has taxpayer likely having to stump up cost,if she win this case,take it out of the presenters wages,
what relevance is this? first it is behind and paywall? second was a defamation case taken in this instance?
So far, you have made the following sensationalist comments or inferred them
SF are trying to shut down the media.
SF are trying to shut down chat shows.
If SF were M. D. Higgins they would try and shut down comedians.
And something something Chay Bowes/P. Cosgrave
That about right?
If the above is fact, then she will lose her case and be left with a huge legal bill. So what’s the issue??
So no relevance.
Another attempt to shut down the conversation. How many times now Francie?
Its grade c level,mccarthyism,reds under bed,rubbish really
If sf cured cancer,theres a large cohort of population (whom mainly suffer from rickets,and confined to using msg boards) ,would be straight on complaining,they put doctors and pharma sector outta work🤣🤣
A NI assembly election on in less than a week and they need to resort to this nonsense as polling figures have em rattled
Surely that does the opposite of silencing thr media. If I’m a journalist and I see a politician suing, after a truthful story comes out, and losing. That emboldens me to report the truth, as I know the law is on my side.
You are talking in riddles.
MLM and SF are taking the risk that she loses,yes
RTE usual form is to settle these matters out of court
If it goes to court,it will be a publicity nightmare for SF I think,if RTE has a bullish team protecting public money up at the High court-they could be in the humour to air dirty laundry
Its important that these cases aren't just used as a threat against the public purse,that they be heard
You didn't answer the question again.
Is this basically what you are alleging here?
Mary Lou and Sinn Fein launched the case....
So who is rattled?
Can you back that up?
Where did you see SF's name on the case?
The leader of SF, MLMD.
In a private case.
MLMD issued the writ through a firm of solicitors.
Are SF mentioned as plaintiffs?
I await back up for this contention.
A lot of ducking and diving going on in this thread.
If it was a private case, then why was it declared to the press by Sinn Fein
You brought up Maria Bailey, 2015 the incident happened, 2019 the details of case came out.
If this was a private case how does everyone know about it and Sinn Fein are making comments
Get up the yard
😁😁
They were asked for comment. Funny you only took that bit of the quote...you wouldn't be trying to cod the people would you BA?
For clarity (which BA seems immune from):
While Sinn Féin sources said they did not know what the litigation was in relation to and ‘had not asked’, suggestions that it stemmed from this interview ‘have not been contradicted’.
A spokesman for the party would not confirm yesterday what the legal action was based on. ‘This is now a matter in litigation before the courts and it would be inappropriate to comment,’ they told the Irish Daily Mail.
Also for clarity:
The public know about it the same way they know about other cases lodged, Irish Legal News reported it on the 26th April and the media subsequently picked up on it.
Not everything is a Sinstershinner conspiracy BA.
So now you are saying it is Mary Lou who is suing RTE and it has nothing to do with Sinn Fein?
This was the comment I removed, nothing to do with "sources". Unfortunately with your carry on I find it is better to reduce content or you head off on a tangent.
On Tuesday a Sinn Fein spokesman said: “”This is now a matter in litigation before the courts and it would be inappropriate to comment.”
You do realise that is SF declining to comment on a case before the court?
They also said (the bit you omitted to give an impression)
While Sinn Féin sources said they did not know what the litigation was in relation to and ‘had not asked’,
Which bit of that are you having difficulty with?
SF don't know what exactly it is about, like you and like me.
Penny dropping here?
You brought up Maria Bailey
No he didn't.
BA will say anything when in that hole he keeps digging.
and we are back to snide comments.
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