Monthly Archives: April 2011

New Blog: Nesbit’s Children

Posted on 26/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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To my surprise, I’ve found I have lots and lots to say about Children’s Television, after my recent post on The Changes. So much so that I’ve set up a new place for all the links, essays, YouTubes and quotes … Continue reading →

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Children’s TV: The Changes

Posted on 17/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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Violence, madness, death. These were the consequences of adult society pursuing its own priorities without caring what the effects of those choices were on their children. Continue reading →

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Free the News: 3rd Email to RTE re use of News footage

Posted on 16/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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A reply has now arrived to my 2nd email. The author, being the Head of Communications, is not in a position to provide the requested undertakings. I have made the following reply. **** Dear Sir, Many thanks again for your … Continue reading →

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Free the News: 2nd Email to RTE re News Footage Agreement

Posted on 14/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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On the 7th April, I sent an email to the Director General of RTE about a proposal to allow National Newspaper of Ireland websites access to the News footage of the National Broadcaster. Following a reply today from the Head … Continue reading →

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Email sent today to The Press Council of Ireland

Posted on 08/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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The Secretary Irish Press Council 1,2 & 3 Westmorland St Dublin 2 Re: Membership of the Irish Press Council Dear Sir, I am the publisher of an online only magazine called Tuppenceworth.ie. The magazine operates on a not-for-profit basis. I … Continue reading →

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Request sent to RTÉ DG today

Posted on 07/04/2011 by Simon McGarr
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FAO: Noel Curran, Director General, RTE, Donnybrook Dublin 4 Re: Making RTE news footage available to 3rd parties Dear Mr. Curran, I write further to a report in today’s Irish Times headlined “RTÉ to offer free TV news to Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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