RTÉ quiet on time-delay introduction

RTÉ REFUSED to say last night whether it was considering introducing a time-delay system to its radio programmes following sexual allegations made about Transport Minister Martin Cullen and his PR advisor Monica Leech live on air on Thursday.

Delays of five or seven seconds are sometimes used by radio stations to ensure programme producers have a chance to cut out profane or defamatory remarks before they are transmitted.

However, RTÉ does not have delays on any of its radio programmes.