The_Banker
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I doubt it. I'd imagine that there have been previous cases of charities refusing support from what they consider inappropriate donors or sources based on their own ethical policies and mission statements? For example, and also...This has to be a first. Charities turning down money!
I doubt it. I'd imagine that there have been previous cases of charities refusing support from what they consider inappropriate donors or sources based on their own ethical policies and mission statements? For example, and also...
You or I or others may not have a problem with it. Some others may though. It's hardly surprising that some charities might turn the offer down. And of course any publicity is good publicity for the programme in question too...There is nothing unethical with regard to Page 3 topless photos from what I can see
I think that's precisely the point and, while I personally have nothing against Claire Tully showing her breasts wherever she wants to, I think the charities are making the right decision.Also, let's not imagine that the 'contestants' are doing this for charity.
Claire Tully (one of the contestants) did her Leaving Cert in 2003 and recieved the perfect results getting 600 points (the highest that can be got) and went on to TCD getting the highest graduate award when she recieved her Ph'D. She shocked many by choosing a career path as a topless Page 3 model.
If God had wanted us to go around naked we wouldn't have been born wearing clothes.You or I or others may not have a problem with it. Some others may though. It's hardly surprising that some charities might turn the offer down. And of course any publicity is good publicity for the programme in question too...
If God had wanted us to go around naked we wouldn't have been born wearing clothes.
So now we know what RTE are spending our licence fee on - car crash TV like Failte Towers!!
Having worked in the hotel industry for 20+ years, I thought this might be a good opportuntity for the 'great unwashed' to see what life is really like behind the scenes and how hard it is to run a hotel and get simple things like 100+ meals on the table on any given evening.
Who are these so called 'celebrities' anyway? I have lived in the ROI now for 10 years and the only one I recognise (because she was lambasted in the media) was that Jennifer creature from the Apprentice. Is the only way she make can make a living by appearing on reality TV?
The only credible person in the entire show, including the awful presenters, is Derry Clarke, who I am sure is now regretting his participation big time!
If this is all RTE has to offer for the millions they collect in licence fees.....
I watched it out of curiosity as I've been involved in the hotel business for a while, not because I like reality TV.Did you watch this programme? If so then you've just helped justify its existence...
Not sure she's studying for her PhD which, if true, is regrettable. According to an interview in yesterday's Irish Times:Originally Posted by Room305
AFAIK she's only started studying for her PhD - I don't think she's received it yet
At a time when it is so important to encourage science students (and others of course), a la Peter Sutherland, in a knowledge economy, it's disappointing to see such a lack of support for our brightest graduates. This young woman is from a working class background and obtained a first degree in biochemistry and immunology from TCD.......so she has decided to specialise in HIV research. Last year she landed a PhD research place in Oxford, only to discover that she would have her research fees paid but would not qualify for a stipend to cover her living expenses, as UK students do. It made taking up the offer as impossibility.
At a time when it is so important to encourage science students (and others of course), a la Peter Sutherland, in a knowledge economy, it's disappointing to see such a lack of support for our brightest graduates. This young woman is from a working class background and obtained a first degree in biochemistry and immunology from TCD.
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