McGrath calls for review of funding to RTÉ in wake of 'deeply offensive' sketch

The national broadcaster has apologised, but Independent deputy Mattie McGrath is slamming the content as 'inappropriate'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A Tipperary TD has branded the New Year's Eve show comedy sketch on RTÉ as 'deeply offensive' to people of faith and sexual assault victims.

The mock news report portrayed God as a rapist, sparking hundreds of complaints.