The Kerryman newspaper has issued a response following the controversy surrounding calls for the publication to change its name.
This week Minister Josepha Madigan suggested in the Irish Mirror that there should be an end to gendered titles such as "chairman" and "spokesman".
However the Fine Gael politician drew much attention for suggesting even The Kerryman should consider a change of title.
Writing in the Irish Mirror Madigan said: "Small changes can be important in transforming societal norms and unconscious biases. We cannot expect to change every name that is in any way masculinised overnight.
"However, there are places we can start.
"My attention was recently drawn to The Kerryman when I found a copy in my department. To my knowledge, The Kerryman is one of the few Irish newspapers to retain a masculinised title. I am sure the great many Kerry women who read the paper would appreciate a change.
"If Mr Potato Head can become Potato Head, perhaps it’s time for The Kerryman to become The Kerry Person?"
Her suggestion was met with much controversy however with Kerry politician Michael Healy-Rae saying the prospect was "non-sense".
He said: “I know Minister Madigan to be a great person and a dedicated politician but what she is saying is the biggest load of absolute nonsense that I’ve heard out of any politician since the foundation of the State - It’s political correctness gone insane.
“Whether Josepha likes it or not, a man is a man and a woman is a woman. What does she want for us? Not to have any gender whatsoever?"
The issue sparked a huge reaction from the public and on social media with many people weighing in on both sides of the issue.
Amid all the furore The Kerryman couldn't help but respond to the discourse on social media with a simple tweet asking followers: "So.. How's everyonr's day going so far?"
Despite the widespread conversation on the issue its unlikely that the Kerryman will be changing its name anytime soon.
General manager of The Kerryman Siobhan Murphy told the Irish Mirror she sees no reason to change the name of the well-known paper.
She said: "As a woman, I don’t have a problem with the name of the paper, I think the brand is iconic and I’m very proud to be here.
"I’ve been with The Kerryman for over 40 years and I think the most important thing about the paper is the people and the stories that make us such a recognisable title at home and abroad."
