RTÉ ‘devoured good practice’ in pursuit of edgy journalism

The current appetite for “edgy and groundbreaking journalism” led RTÉ to “devour good editorial practice” when it screened the Prime Time documentary about Fr Kevin Reynolds, one of its main news anchors has said.

Brian Dobson described it as a fundamental failure by the national broadcaster.

Speaking at his inaugural lecture as adjunct professor of public service broadcasting at the University of Limerick, RTÉ’s Six One news anchor warned of the hazards that come with the ambition to produce programmes that make a real impact.