IFTA’s fury at film-maker

THE film-maker behind award-winning documentary The Pipe about the Corrib gas project has been told to apologise for a remark he cracked at the IrishFilm and Television Awards (IFTA).

Risteard Ó Domhnaill has been asked to retract a quip about the 300 euro-a-head price tag for tickets for family and crew.

Ifta chiefs accused him of abusing his time on stage, branded the remark annoying and then listed what nominees get in return from the organisation. He has not apologised.