Martin 'flabbergasted' by threat of resignation from Ní Raghallaigh

Catherine Martin is appearing before the Media Committee to answer questions following the resignation of Ms Ní Raghallaigh on Friday

Catherine Martin is appearing before the Media Committee to answer questions following the resignation of Ms Ní Raghallaigh on Friday. Picture: Oireachtas TV

Catherine Martin has said she was left "flabbergasted" after the former RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh indicated that she would resign if the minister sent a letter to her as tensions between both simmered over exit packages late last week.

Ms Martin is appearing before the Media Committee to answer questions following the resignation of Ms Ní Raghallaigh on Friday.