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Unflattering photograph of Taoiseach

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Tue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

A chara, – When I opened The Irish Times on Saturday I was appalled to see the photograph to illustrate the EU meeting at University College Cork. This depicted our Taoiseach in a most unflattering manner as he was obviously preparing for the photo shoot.

As I presume there were other shots taken subsequently, I wonder why a decision was taken to use this particular image?

– Is mise,

D Ó DONNAGÁIN,

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Cabinteely,

Dublin 18.