'Legitimate issues' around transparency in media after Ivan Yates revelations, says Tánaiste

Simon Harris urges scrutiny from Coimisiún na Meán and broadcasters

Broadcaster Matt Cooper and Ivan Yates jointly presented political podcast 'Path to Power'. Picture: Fran Veale

Tánaiste Simon Harris says there are “legitimate issues” around transparency in the media, after revelations that broadcaster Ivan Yates carried out media training for senior figures in Fianna Fáil, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

The Tánaiste said media regulator Coimisiún na Meán should examine those legitimate issues, as should broadcasters.