The New York Times has apologised for an article about the Berkeley balcony collapse, in which it described the behaviour of students on J1 visas as "a source of embarrassment for Ireland".
"This piece was a second day story following yesterday's news story of the collapse. It was intended to explain in greater detail why these young Irish students were in the U.S.,"
We understand and agree that some of the language in the piece could be interpreted as insensitive, particularly in such close proximity to this tragedy,"
"It was never our intention to blame the victims and we apologise if the piece left that impression. We will continue to cover this story and report on the young people who lost their lives."
