Cowen denies demanding RTÉ apology

The Taoiseach did not seek an apology from RTÉ over its TV news report on nude paintings of him, he confirmed in the Dáil today.

Cowen denies demanding RTÉ apology
Tue, 31 Mar, 2009 - 17:03

The Taoiseach did not seek an apology from RTÉ over its TV news report on nude paintings of him, he confirmed in the Dáil today.

The portraits were displayed briefly on the walls of the National Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy gallery before they were removed.

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