Media barred from main session of this year's #prebudgetforum hosted by Dept of Social Protection for the FIRST time ever since the late Seamus Brennan started them in 2004. Shocked. What is the Dept afraid we'll hear? Attitude of press office was pretty arrogant too. @ReginaDo

— Kitty Holland (@KittyHollandIT) July 20, 2018

I'm seeking an explanation from Dept. Press office said it's "easier" if media not there. easier for whom? https://t.co/bPUNSovAT3

— Kitty Holland (@KittyHollandIT) July 20, 2018

This morning.

Pre-Budget Forum, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Anyone?

Pic: Michelle Byrne

Update:

Minister of State with special responsibility for disabilities, Finian McGrath and  Minister for Employment Affairs Social and Protection, Regina Doherty speaking to the media outside the forum’s main session.

Rollingnews

UPDATE:

It seems the Dept has changed their mind! Journalists allowed in now. #prebudgetforum https://t.co/zwLz4lhXC9

— Kitty Holland (@KittyHollandIT) July 20, 2018