Derek Mullen
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@DerekMullendd @kenoflynnTD Perhaps you should review what you had to say,which elicited my response
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Today I wrote formally to the Board of the Zoological Society of Ireland, which operates Dublin Zoo, regarding their Mother’s Day promotion.
Many families contacted me expressing genuine offence at the decision to present a drag performance character as the public face of a celebration dedicated to mothers.
Mother’s Day is about recognising mothers. The women who carried children, raised families and made sacrifices across a lifetime.
Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland’s most prominent family institutions. Decisions taken by such institutions carry cultural meaning and responsibility.
In media coverage the zoo claimed this performer represents a “light-hearted celebration of Irish culture”.
I have asked the Board to explain exactly what they mean by that and how this decision was reached.
I have also asked whether the Board accepts that many mothers and families feel this promotion trivialised motherhood and whether an apology is now warranted.
Public institutions must be prepared to explain their decisions when those decisions cause legitimate public concern.
The full letter has been sent to the Board of the Zoological Society of Ireland today.
#MothersDay #RespectMothers #Ireland #Family
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@DerekMullendd @kenoflynnTD Spoken like a man,who knows nothing about women
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@conorleeson No march to government buildings tomorrow to protest at the ongoing housing crisis the price gauging of home heating oil petrol and diesel. But we will march to the zoo to keep their culture war going.
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You just know 'Dublin Says No' and 'Irish Communities Together' are the very same seven or eight crusty-jocked incels fighting for 'Oirland' out of their Mas' boxrooms.
Morto for them. 🙈🙈
Boyne News@BoyneNews
A protest has been organised for Dublin Zoo on Sunday 15th March at 1:00pm in relation to Dublin Zoo campaign ‘mams go free’ offer for Mother’s Day, which was launched on Thursday. As part of the campaign, Dublin Zoo recruited Irish social media star and TV presenter James Patrice who is seen dressed up in drag. The controversial campaign has caused quite a stir on social media and Cork TD Ken O' Flynn has written to the Board of the Zoological Society of Ireland, which operates Dublin Zoo, regarding their Mother’s Day promotion. Flynn took to social media to make the announcement, "Today I wrote formally to the Board of the Zoological Society of Ireland, which operates Dublin Zoo, regarding their Mother’s Day promotion. "Many families contacted me expressing genuine offence at the decision to present a drag performance character as the public face of a celebration dedicated to mothers. "Mother’s Day is about recognising mothers. The women who carried children, raised families and made sacrifices across a lifetime. "Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland’s most prominent family institutions. Decisions taken by such institutions carry cultural meaning and responsibility. "In media coverage the zoo claimed this performer represents a “light-hearted celebration of Irish culture”. "I have asked the Board to explain exactly what they mean by that and how this decision was reached. "I have also asked whether the Board accepts that many mothers and families feel this promotion trivialised motherhood and whether an apology is now warranted. "Public institutions must be prepared to explain their decisions when those decisions cause legitimate public concern. "The full letter has been sent to the Board of the Zoological Society of Ireland today." @kenoflynnTD
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@Chloe20261376 @kenoflynnTD Have a good day you know nothing about me.
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@Chloe20261376 @kenoflynnTD Don’t know what being a man has to do with it. But each to their own.
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The same person who identifies a chicken as a turkey raging at Dublin Zoo today!
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Boycott @DublinZoo
Paul Treyvaud@PaulTreyvaud
This is an absolute national disgrace. Mothers of Ireland, this is what Dublin Zoo thinks of you. ‘Mammies go free’ for Mother’s Day and this is the picture they use to promote it Who in the name of god signed off on this. They probably think, well everyone will share it so the whole country will be talking about us Perhaps, but not for the right reasons It’ll be interesting to see when they come looking for donations because footfall drops. This is simply beyond disgraceful
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@PaulTreyvaud “Most of the country” cop yourself on you insignificant little man.
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‘Lighten up people’
Have I overreacted Rory?
Perhaps, but it looks like most of the country agree with me
Btw, I haven’t overreacted. This is an absolute disgrace
Rory Cowan@1rorycowan
@PaulTreyvaud It's a drag character, Malahide Woman, played and created by @JamesPatrice. The character is a comedy character, and I think a very funny one at that. James is Fab. Lighten up people
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@JeanM963 @DublinZoo Go way out and enjoy the beautiful day, and do something positive.
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I see @DublinZoo is trending today and not for anything positive. Apparently someone thought insulting mothers might entice them to visit. Whoever thought up this promo should be quietly relegated to ... actually I can't think of a suitable duty!
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@PaulTreyvaud @DublinZoo We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow zoo tomorrow zoo tomorrow we’re all going to the zoo tomorrow, you can stay all day.
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Can’t remember the last time I was so angry
@DublinZoo you owe every single mother, woman and girl of Ireland an immediate apology for this shocking and disgraceful PR stunt
Apologise and delete it from your website. It’s an absolute national disgrace what you have just done
Paul Treyvaud@PaulTreyvaud
This is an absolute national disgrace. Mothers of Ireland, this is what Dublin Zoo thinks of you. ‘Mammies go free’ for Mother’s Day and this is the picture they use to promote it Who in the name of god signed off on this. They probably think, well everyone will share it so the whole country will be talking about us Perhaps, but not for the right reasons It’ll be interesting to see when they come looking for donations because footfall drops. This is simply beyond disgraceful
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@Nick_Delehanty Goods from Novo Nordisk during the week Neil.
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In 10 years Irish Government spending has ballooned from €55 billion to €118 billion.
That’s an increase of €63 billion per year (+113%).
Where does it all go?
Dept of Health: +€13.8B (+101%)
Dept of Social Protection: +€9.3B (+47%)
Dept of Housing: +€9.8B (+653%)
Dept of Children / Disability: +€5.9B (+519%)
Dept of Justice: +€3.8B (+158%)
Dept of Arts / Culture: +€1.2B (+389%)
Dept of Climate / Environment: +€0.7B (+152%)
The Irish Govt has too much money. The answer to every problem seems to "Pay more".
We are paying extraordinary amounts for services, projects and infrastructure... from 12 steps in Mount Merrion for €750k, to billions in IPAS or the Children's Hospital.
And despite this surge in spending there have been no meaningful tax cuts.
For six weeks Simon Harris has been touring the media promoting a “savings scheme.” But if the government actually wants people to save, the solution is obvious:
Cut USC.
Cut VAT.
Raise income tax bands.
Let people keep more of what they earn!
If Harris did this he would go down as the best Minister for Finance ever. We can afford it.
Time is NOW.
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This is an absolute national disgrace.
Mothers of Ireland, this is what Dublin Zoo thinks of you.
‘Mammies go free’ for Mother’s Day and this is the picture they use to promote it
Who in the name of god signed off on this. They probably think, well everyone will share it so the whole country will be talking about us
Perhaps, but not for the right reasons
It’ll be interesting to see when they come looking for donations because footfall drops.
This is simply beyond disgraceful
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@AkaPaulHoward @daveyhannigan How many books is this now 3. Amazing.😳😳
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@AkaPaulHoward Memries light the corner of my mind
Misty water-coloured memries of the way we were.
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