Taoiseach backs Catherine Martin as TDs seek to 'draw a line under' RTÉ saga

Leo Varadkar reaffirms his full confidence in the media minister ahead of her grilling by the media committee on Tuesday

Media Minister Catherine Martin is to come before the Oireachtas Media Committee on Tuesday to discuss the circumstances around Siún Ní Raghallaigh's resignation from RTÉ. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Government plans to appoint a new chairperson of the RTÉ board as soon as next week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Mr Varadkar also expressed full confidence in Media Minister Catherine Martin, who has been under pressure following the resignation of the former chairwoman, Siún Ní Raghallaigh.