RTÉ paid for flights for Donie O’Sullivan to appear on Late Late before line-up change

Donie O'Sullivan (right) did not appear on Patrick Kielty’s first show and The 2 Johnnies appeared in his place, it is understood.

RTÉ paid for flights for Irish CNN journalist Donie O’Sullivan to appear on The Late Late Show only to change its plans at the last minute.

The Irish Examiner understands flights were booked with sources close to the show saying they could have cost as much as €2,000 or more for the Kerry native. Mr O'Sullivan did not appear on Patrick Kielty’s first show and The 2 Johnnies appeared in his place, it is understood.