Broadcasting Authority of Ireland reject complaints regarding RTE's Referendum debates

The broadcasting watchdog has rejected a number of objections lodged against TV and radio debates ahead of May’s referendum on the Eighth Amendment - but upheld in part a complaint an interview in which the head of RTE was asked who she would like to kick in the testicles.

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland reject complaints regarding RTE's Referendum debates
Tue, 16 Oct, 2018 - 16:15

By Joe Leogue

The broadcasting watchdog has rejected a number of objections lodged against TV and radio debates ahead of May’s referendum on the Eighth Amendment - but upheld in part a complaint an interview in which the head of RTE was asked who she would like to kick in the testicles.

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