Sir, - The announcement by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) of guidelines in the reporting of issues related to the travelling community is much welcomed. Is the NUJ planning to publish guidelines on the reporting of the truth?
The treatment of Minister Sean Barrett, TD, by The Irish Times and the Irish Independent was appalling. The absence of investigative journalism was apparent.
Perhaps it is more appropriate to ask (on the record!) if it is "the story" that counts at any cost, or does the truth matter? NUJ please copy. - Yours, etc.,
Castletown,
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Leixlip,
Co Kildare.