RTÉ apologises to Declan Ganley 12 years after Prime Time special 

The businessman said the programme had gravely damaged his reputation and character, causing him distress and embarrassment.

Declan Ganley said he "is very satisfied with the apology received from RTÉ, together with the financial agreement reached. File photo: Julien Behal/PA

RTÉ has apologised to businessman Declan Ganley who had sued the station over a content in a Prime Time special programme broadcast almost 12 years ago.

The Galway-based businessman sued RTÉ over the programme - aired on November 27, 2008 - claiming that it had gravely damaged his reputation and character, causing him distress and embarrassment.