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Irish grandparents' consent ad criticised but message defended
Original: Careful Now: The grandparents’ consent ad got it wrong, but the message still matters # News https://www. thejournal.ie/
A public awareness advertisement in Ireland about sexual consent, featuring grandparents, has drawn criticism for how it portrayed the issue. Commentators argue the ad got its approach wrong, yet they stress the underlying message about consent remains important and worth communicating. The controversy has sparked debate in Ireland about how consent campaigns should be framed and who should deliver them.
Why now: An Irish consent awareness ad has become controversial, prompting public debate about its messaging.
Evidence
- Careful Now: The grandparents’ consent ad got it wrong, but the message still matters # News https://www. thejournal.ie/readme/consent-a d-controversy-7201722-Oct2026/ · thejournal@nuacht.live
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