RTE contacts Social Democrats over David McCullagh footage in social media video
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RTE contacts Social Democrats over David McCullagh footage in social media video
"The video was posted on the party's social media channels for International Women's Day and focuses on the pregnancy of Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns to show that "motherhood and politics are not mutually exclusive"."
"RTÉ have contacted the Social Democrats after a video the party posted online for International Women's Day featured footage of presenter David McCullagh."
The Social Democrats posted a video on social media for International Women's Day featuring presenter David McCullagh. The video centered on party leader Holly Cairns's pregnancy to demonstrate that motherhood and politics are compatible. RTÉ subsequently contacted the party regarding the use of McCullagh's footage in the video. The incident raises questions about the use of broadcaster personnel and content in political messaging without proper clearance or acknowledgment.
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