Staff Reporter
The Irish Times newspaper has been forced to apologise to respected columnist John Waters for an article over two years ago that was “open to the interpretation” that he was homophobic.
A note in the February 6 edition of the Irish Times, referred to “an opinion column in the edition of January 20, 2014, headed ‘Homophobia watchdog needed before marriage equality referendum’”. The article referred to was written by Una Mullally.
The Irish Times admitted that the article “was open to the interpretation due to an editing change that columnist John Waters was homophobic and held anti-equality views”.
The paper admitted that “this was unfounded” and apologised to Mr Waters “for the upset and distress to him”. The apology went on to add “we thank him for his long and distinguished contribution to the Irish Times, and we wish him well”.
