Dialogue Ireland had brought to the attention of Tesco that the New Epoch newspaper generally associated with Falun Gong was being given out free in some of their supermarkets. This would give them an unfair advantage over other religious, or alternative philosophically based publishers. The quality of the reports is not in doubt and the background to events in China avoid the usual uncritical view of the political system.
I’ve had a talk with our Commercial buyer about the Epoch Times.
This newspaper is not listed as a saleable newspaper with us so we don’t charge for it. As such, it should not be in any of our stores as we don’t stock free newspapers (apart from one or two such as the Gazette Group where we have existing long term agreements).
Since it should not be in stores, we have issued a request to stores who may have stocks in their porches to remove it and not stock it any more as it contravenes our newspaper policy.
Regards,
Lorraine
Lorraine Shiels
Communications Executive
Corporate Affairs Department
Tesco Ireland
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