@annie_mcginley@BBCMarkSimpson The purpose was to literally smear Irish heritage as pejorative. If Mark works for the BBC he’s not a good person. He’ll bury you if called upon to do so.
@annie_mcginley@BBCMarkSimpson You’re being far too generous I think. I know these people like the back of my hand; that question was discussed prior to interview. Think about it, who would ever ask such a ridiculous question? A Leftist with a purpose. And what was the purpose?
@BBCMarkSimpson Hi Mark.
In your interview with incoming Belfast Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly, you asked if her Irish name would make people uncomfortable.
Can you explain the editorial basis for this?
The BBC wouldn’t treat names from other minority cultures as a provocation would it ?