Seamus Dooley
Seamus Dooley is the assistant general secretary of the National Union of Journalists in Ireland, actively involved in advocating for press freedom and journalist rights. He attended the commemoration for Jennifer Johnston, honoring her literary legacy and impact on journalism.
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Recent news mentions
Seamus Dooley says the NUJ’s position on the use of juries in defamation cases has changed over the years.
Filibustering or scrutinising? Slow passage of the defamation Bill through the Oireachtas – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-30
Seamus Dooley described Mr Moloney as one of the most consequential journalists of his generation.
journalist and author dies aged 77 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Seamus Dooley is the NUJ assistant general secretary who spoke about the killing of journalists in Gaza.
Vigil held in solidarity with journalists in Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Seamus Dooley criticized RTÉ management for making decisions without a clear vision.
‘Awful’ morale at RTÉ will worsen if programme production is outsourced, committee hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Seamus Dooley condemned Gerry Adams's comment as chilling and unfair.
Gerry Adams defamation verdict won’t have a chilling effect on journalismIreland· 2025-06-05
Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the NUJ, also said the case showed the need for reform of Ireland’s defamation laws.
Sinn Féin minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Seamus Dooley is the assistant general secretary of the National Union of Journalists.
Journalists pay tribute to late Lyra McKee as her picture is unveiled at Belfast’s Reporters Bar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Seamus Dooley, assistant general secretary of the National Union of Journalists, attended the commemoration.
Tributes paid to ‘Ireland’s greatest writer' Jennifer Johnston at public memorial she arranged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
