Ivan Yates says he did 'nothing wrong' as he defends decision not to declare media coaching

Ivan Yates said confidentiality is his 'golden rule' and also said he was planning to leave the 'Path to Power' podcast before he was removed from the show

Ivan Yates defended his decision not to declare the coaching. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Ivan Yates has said he did “nothing wrong” by not declaring to his audience that he had provided media coaching to Jim Gavin, as he said client confidentiality was his “golden rule”.

Mr Yates, a former Fine Gael minister and ex-broadcaster, provided around four hours of media training to the Fianna Fáil candidate during the presidential election.