Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media

Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion

1:30 pm

Photo of Annie HoeyAnnie Hoey (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank everyone for everything. It has been very interesting but it is very difficult to hear the realities faced by people. I only have one question and maybe it is one of those ones that is possibly up in the ether. In the context of the situation in Gaza, which is at the forefront, as well as Ukraine and other conflicts, what does justice, if that is the right word, look like for those journalists who have lost their lives? I should add, I do not think there can be justice. When a life is lost, a life is lost. What is the response by the country? Countries are quite good at saying things like something should not have happened. Is it that there is an international community response to it? Is it individual countries' response? What does justice look like on the other side, although I am loath to describe it like that because what is the other side of a war or conflict? We live in hope that all these conflicts will end sooner rather than later. What does justice look like? Are there examples of that justice piece or honour piece? I am not sure about a commitment for it to never to happen because obviously it is still happening. I do not know if that question is clear. It is a little bit vague. I am interested in what it is that people need to call for beyond-----

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