Comments on: TV3 and Brian Lenihan: Rights and Wrongs

By: Clare

Clare — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:16:49 +0000

I think TV3′s greatest mistake was their timing. What was the need to report such a sensitive story on New Year’s Eve. It was not (then) in the public good, although I do agree that the political consequences deserve discussion in the coming week. There was no need or justification to disturb the man’s Christmas with such a public airing of a hugely private matter. They ran a rumour motivated by a self-centered and narrow desire to be first. I can’t respect or agree with that.

By: Damien

Damien — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:37:20 +0000

I cannot bring myself to agree that the story was justified, in any way whatsoever. If Brian Lenihan’s position of finance minister means he’s required to disclose his health problems to the public, doens’t it follow that all Irish citizens are required to disclose such details to their employer? As far as I can tell, TV3 would only have been right to report the story if Lenihan’s health affected his ability to do his job, and I really don’t think we’re there yet.

By: Paul Carr

Paul Carr — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:45:57 +0000

Poor fella. My heart goes out to Brian and his family. I pray he makes a speedy and pain-free recovery. I just want Fianna Fail out of power. I don’t want Fianna Failers to suffer.

Well, we’re all going to die someday. We have no say over the manner we are going to depart this life.

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Maman Poulet » The Gentleman’s Agreement and other controls — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:41:01 +0000

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By: faduda

faduda — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:50:55 +0000

@Steve Maybe that was what she meant to say, but as I wrote above, she seemed unprepared, and it wasn’t how it came across. It was a poor choice of words, to say the least.

By: steve white

steve white — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:48:09 +0000

when was said “was…. is” she was talking about his political position not him.

the whole piece was done on the basis that he was going to have to retire although we read the times he already told cowen he continue in the job

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