Diarmuid Pepper

Diarmuid Pepper is an investigative journalist with a focus on political reporting. He has covered stories involving politicians from various parties and backgrounds, often uncovering conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices. Through his reporting, Pepper has developed a deep understanding of the primary issues facing Ireland today, including healthcare, education, and environmental concerns. His articles often provide unique insights into the inner workings of political campaigns and the motivations behind political decisions.

Biography:  https://www.thejournal.ie/luke-ming-flanagan-tweet-brussels-diarmuid-hayes-6336851-Mar2024/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • Luke 'Ming' Flanagan claimed the tweet was a 'cold, calculated, skillfully carried out attempt to destroy me.' However, there is no evidence provided that supports this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that Flanagan's former parliamentary assistant, Diarmuid Hayes, sent the tweet in question from Flanagan's account. This could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that Flanagan's Twitter account had been hacked. However, the former parliamentary assistant Diarmuid Hayes admitted to sending the tweet from Flanagan's account.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article discusses how the tweet was sent to damage Flanagan's reputation and honour. The fact that it was sent from Flanagan's account by his former parliamentary assistant could be seen as deceptive.

Recent Articles

Aer Lingus Pilots' Pay Dispute: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Amidst Industrial Action

Aer Lingus Pilots' Pay Dispute: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Amidst Industrial Action

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Aer Lingus pilots launched work-to-rule actions on June 26, 2024, cancelling hundreds of flights due to a pay dispute. The Irish Air Line Pilots' Association seeks a 24% increase while Aer Lingus offers only partial raises if productivity is discussed. Prime Minister Simon Harris urges compromise as both parties continue negotiations and passengers are advised to check with Aer Lingus for flight updates.