The Mary Raftery Journalism Fund was delighted to welcome Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly as one of its guest speakers for the fund’s official launch. Here is a full transcript of her speech: I’d like to thank Mary’s family, the One Foundation … Continue reading ‘This initiative can be a trailblazer, a signifier of excellence, a raiser of standards, but more than anything a fitting and profound tribute to the memory of the journalist Mary Raftery,’ – Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly