Opinion
Shane Coleman: Sinn Féin rallying cry of ‘Tiocfaidh ár lawsuit’ poses serious questions for party
Liking the media is not a prerequisite for government, but respecting its right to do its job definitely is
Have you heard Sinn Féin’s new rallying cry? ‘Tiocfaidh ár lawsuit’. And the one about the Republican movement’s new political strategy? It’s the ballot box in one hand and the affidavit in the other.
It was Waterford Whispers News, though, that really nailed it in the week that yet another party TD lodged defamation proceedings against a media organisation.
“Only SF TD not suing media outlet feeling left out”, declared its headline, with the addendum: ...