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# Pantigate

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# two sides to a story
Did RTÉ need to get such 'extreme views' for balance in the marriage referendum?
Rory O’Neill doesn’t think so.
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Oct 25th 2015, 7:30 AM
# the queen of ireland
Panti's story of activism and giving laughs to the usual queer crowd will make you proud
A new documentary looks at Panti Bliss and the story of marriage equality in Ireland.
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Oct 21st 2015, 6:02 AM
# Pantigate
"The country needed to have that conversation" - Panti returns to the Saturday Night Show
Panti, aka Rory O’Neill, was back with Brendan last night.
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Oct 26th 2014, 11:03 AM
# Pantigate
Panti Bliss was celebrated by Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross last night
Among other people. She won an award for her anti-homophobia activism during Pantigate.
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Oct 14th 2014, 10:53 AM
# crowdfunding
"They picked the wrong drag queen": The power of Panti's call
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”.
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Sep 2nd 2014, 10:34 AM
# Pantigate
Complaints about RTÉ's Panti apology have been rejected by the BAI
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland said that making an apology was an editorial decision and not one for them to decide upon.
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May 7th 2014, 4:04 PM
# Thumbs Down
John Waters left The Irish Times in part because of 'freeloader' commenters
The former columnist told Today Fm that it became clear that their was “no place at the paper for divergent views like mine”.
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Apr 30th 2014, 7:06 PM
# Pantigate
Here's why John Waters is 'trending' in Ireland today
An interview in today’s Sunday Independent has generated much debate.
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Apr 13th 2014, 12:14 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s the last day of the weekend – and here’s everything you need to know as we start the day.
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Apr 13th 2014, 8:20 AM
# money is power
Those with 'deep pockets' control the media - Clare Daly
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.”
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Apr 11th 2014, 12:41 PM
# Pantigate
Should broadcasters be held responsible for offending people?
What are the folks on Kildare Street up to today? Well, you asked…
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Apr 11th 2014, 9:00 AM
# gone
John Waters has officially stopped writing for the Irish Times
A spokesperson for Irish Times editor Kevin O’Sullivan said Waters had “decided to stop contributing columns”.
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Mar 28th 2014, 11:07 AM
# legal advice
RTÉ bosses say that fighting Pantigate action would have been 'foolhardy'
RTÉ’s top brass faced the Oireachtas Communications Committee today with defamation laws on the agenda.
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Mar 26th 2014, 11:57 AM
# Question Time
RTE boss to answer questions about The Saturday Night Show for the first time
Director General Noel Curran will field questions about a number of issues before an Oireachtas committee this morning.
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Mar 26th 2014, 7:40 AM
# what is offence?
'Anti-Pantigate' bill tabled in the Dáil to stop "the litigious and thin-skinned"
Stephen Donnelly says that he feels broadcasters are already being more cautious as a result of the controversy.
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Mar 5th 2014, 4:00 PM
# turbulent priests
Priest says Iona Institute didn't handle homophobia debate well
Fr Brendan Hoban said Iona’s ‘rush to the legal eagles’ was unwise.
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Feb 24th 2014, 2:28 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your Sunday.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 8:54 AM
# Pantigate
RTÉ payout after Panti interview was 'moronic', says Graham Norton
The BBC presenter was critical of the “tiny minority” of highly vocal opponents to same-sex marriage.
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Feb 20th 2014, 7:59 AM
# Bai
Rabbitte: No requirement of equal time for both sides in referendum debates
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.
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Feb 18th 2014, 8:25 PM
# Pantigate
Panti: I'm expecting an apology from RTE
Rory O’Neill – aka Panti – also revealed that more than one political party has approached him about running.
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Feb 9th 2014, 11:32 AM
Voices
Damien Kiberd: RTÉ thinks it played safe on Pantigate - I beg to differ
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.
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Feb 9th 2014, 8:30 AM
# Pantigate
Panti: Call me anything under the sun, I won’t be running to my lawyer’s skirts
In an interview with Channel 4 this evening, the drag queen said it was painful to be told his relationships were worth less.
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Feb 7th 2014, 10:50 PM
# Pantigate
RTÉ stands by its account of Panti events, says Waters’ apology was ‘unacceptable’
Solicitor Kevin Brophy claimed RTÉ’s version was “grossly misleading”, adding that Waters proposed the charitable donation.
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Feb 7th 2014, 10:50 PM
# noble sprawl
WATCH: Panti's Noble Call discussed on BBC news
Pantigate continues to spread across the world.
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Feb 7th 2014, 7:26 AM
# Pantigate
‘Where there is homophobia, it must be challenged’ – Dáil debates Pantigate
TDs from across the house questioned RTÉ’s handling of the affair, but Pat Rabbitte says he won’t interfere.
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Feb 6th 2014, 10:54 PM
# Dáil
‘Beaten, spat, chased, harassed and mocked’: TDs open-up about homophobic abuse
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.
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Feb 6th 2014, 10:51 PM