The Taoiseach says a Justice Minister was right to have a social media “hugging consent” video removed, calling it inappropriate. The comments follow public criticism of the decision and the video’s removal by a state body.
Across outlets, the core facts are the same: the video is taken down, the Taoiseach defends the Justice Minister’s stance, and the controversy centers on whether the content was suitable. The Evening Standard frames the dispute as part of a political back-and-forth, highlighting the Taoiseach’s claim that some criticism is a political manoeuvre. The Irish Mirror similarly emphasizes the Taoiseach’s defence and notes the state agency Cuan’s action in taking down the video. The Belfast Telegraph leads with the Taoiseach’s view that the Minister’s move was correct because the video was not appropriate.
