RTÉ will not ‘shut down’ gay marriage debate

Broadcaster defends €85k payout over ‘homophobia’ claims

RTÉ has insisted it will not “shut down” debate on marriage equality and will give a platform to both sides of the argument ahead of a referendum on the issue planned for next year.

The broadcaster defended its decision to pay €85,000 to six people over accusations of homophobia, insisting it would have been “reckless” to let the case go before the courts.