Saturday 23 October, 2021
Rory O’Neill doesn’t think so.
A new documentary looks at Panti Bliss and the story of marriage equality in Ireland.
Panti, aka Rory O’Neill, was back with Brendan last night.
Among other people. She won an award for her anti-homophobia activism during Pantigate.
New trailer from The Queen of Ireland doc shows how Rory O’Neill as Panti “spoke the truth above the heads of the political classes, straight to the people of Ireland”.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland said that making an apology was an editorial decision and not one for them to decide upon.
The former columnist told Today Fm that it became clear that their was “no place at the paper for divergent views like mine”.
An interview in today’s Sunday Independent has generated much debate.
Mick Wallace added: “People are afraid of the money and power of Denis O’Brien, he’s worth billions … His influence to shape the news is too great.”
What are the folks on Kildare Street up to today? Well, you asked…
A spokesperson for Irish Times editor Kevin O’Sullivan said Waters had “decided to stop contributing columns”.
RTÉ’s top brass faced the Oireachtas Communications Committee today with defamation laws on the agenda.
Director General Noel Curran will field questions about a number of issues before an Oireachtas committee this morning.
Stephen Donnelly says that he feels broadcasters are already being more cautious as a result of the controversy.
Fr Brendan Hoban said Iona’s ‘rush to the legal eagles’ was unwise.
The BBC presenter was critical of the “tiny minority” of highly vocal opponents to same-sex marriage.
Also speaking this evening, Senator David Norris called on the Minister to reveal full details of how RTÉ settled a legal dispute relating to Rory O’Neill’s Saturday Night Show interview.
Rory O’Neill – aka Panti – also revealed that more than one political party has approached him about running.
RTÉ would do well to remember the story of Jurgen Klinsmann’s dive in the 1990 World Cup and the effect that had on schoolboy footballers for years to come.
In an interview with Channel 4 this evening, the drag queen said it was painful to be told his relationships were worth less.
Solicitor Kevin Brophy claimed RTÉ’s version was “grossly misleading”, adding that Waters proposed the charitable donation.
Pantigate continues to spread across the world.
TDs from across the house questioned RTÉ’s handling of the affair, but Pat Rabbitte says he won’t interfere.
Two of the Dáil’s openly gay TDs spoke passionately about their experiences of homophobic abuse as deputies debated the Panti Bliss controversy this evening.
