# Irish Politician Calls for Common Sense After Gov PSA

> Irish politician demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids.
- Title: Irish Politician Calls for Common Sense After Gov PSA
- Summary: Irish politician demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids. Irish politician Gavin Pepper…
- Keywords: irish, gavin pepper, we-consent, grandparents, grandkids, consent, public service announcement, government, news, entertainment, Politician, Calls
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/world-news/irish-pol-calls-for-common-sense-after-gov-funded-psa-calls-for-grandparents-to-get-consent-before-hugging-grandkids
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:43:58+00:00
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- Topics: irish, gavin pepper, we-consent, grandparents, grandkids, consent, public service announcement, government, news, entertainment
## Irish Politician Calls for Common Sense
Irish politician Gavin Pepper demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids.
## We-Consent PSA Campaign
We-Consent, a Dublin Rape Crisis Centre project supported by government agencies, released a 25-second PSA stating not everyone wants a hug even from loved ones.

> Not everyone wants a hug. Even from the people who love them
## Gavin Pepper's Criticism
Irish Councillor Gavin Pepper slammed government and NGOs for 'losing the run of ourselves' over consent campaign for grandparents and grandchildren.
## Mixed Social Reactions
Social media users criticized the PSA as 'what the f, k' and 'how is this real?' while others questioned government spending on taxpayer-funded campaigns.
## Lorraine Hall's Defense
Irish Councillor Lorraine Hall defended the PSA as a 'figurative message' urging people to avoid taking it literally.
## Key takeaway

Irish politician Gavin Pepper criticizes government for 'losing the run of ourselves' over PSA urging grandparents to get consent before hugging grandkids.