Sinn Féin having ‘chilling’ effect on Ireland’s democracy, says taoiseach

Micheál Martin claims RTÉ pulled interview with Mary Lou McDonald biographer for fear of being sued

Sinn Féin has been accused of having a “chilling” effect on Ireland’s democracy after RTÉ pulled an interview with the author of a new biography about the party’s leader, Mary Lou McDonald.

The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said the national broadcaster did not air the interview for fear of being sued. “Such a development has a chilling effect on public debate and democracy,” he told the Dáil on Tuesday. “That’s something that demands greater transparency and explanation.”

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​Micheál Martin claims RTÉ pulled interview with Mary Lou McDonald biographer for fear of being suedSinn Féin has been accused of having a “chilling” effect on Ireland’s democracy after RTÉ pulled an interview with the author of a new biography about the party’s leader, Mary Lou McDonald.The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said the national broadcaster did not air the interview for fear of being sued. “Such a development has a chilling effect on public debate and democracy,” he told the Dáil on Tuesday. “That’s something that demands greater transparency and explanation.” Continue reading…