Dunphy takes on Morning Ireland heavy-weights

HAVING failed to undermine RTÉ's TV chat show foundation, controversial broadcaster Eamon Dunphy is setting his sights on early morning radio.

Dublin radio station Newstalk has offered Dunphy €15,000 a week to break RTÉ's early morning radio monopoly.

Dunphy will be trying to steal the audience of RTÉ's old school, including David Hanly, Áine Lawlor and Marion Finucane.