Watchdog dismisses High Society writer’s grievances

BROADCASTING watchdogs yesterday reignited the debate over RTÉ Television’s High Society programme alleging a government minister had taken cocaine.

Watchdog dismisses High Society writer’s grievances

Writer Justine Delaney-Wilson, whose book was the basis for the RTÉ show, complained her reputation, dignity and honour was unfairly attacked by RTÉ’s own journalists who questioned the truth of her claims.

She complained about an interview in which Radio One News at One anchor Seán O’Rourke grilled RTÉ editor Kevin Dawson about the programme. Ms Delaney-Wilson also said Radio One Drivetime host Mary Wilson was unusually aggressive when quizzing the writer’s solicitor on air.

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