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Chair of RTE Board resigns following Media Minister's TV interview

Feb 23, 2024 08:57 By Shannonside News
Chair of RTE Board resigns following Media Minister's TV interview
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The RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst described her as 'an excellent Chair', who would be sorely missed.

Siún Ní Raghallaigh has sensationally quit as Chair of the RTE Board.

Her resignation late last night came after an appearance by the Media Minister on Prime Time, during which Catherine Martin said Ms. Ní Raghallaigh had 'misinformed' her twice this week in relation to RTE exit packages.

The former Chair said she had not made an 'intentional misrepresentation', but it was clear the Minister no longer had confidence in her.

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The RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst described her as 'an excellent Chair', who would be sorely missed.

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik says Minister Catherine Martin has serious questions to answer now:

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