Liveline tried to ‘manipulate opinion’

THE Broadcasting Complaints Commission (BCC) has now upheld four complaints against an RTÉ Liveline programme for breaching the terms of the Broadcasting Act.

The programme in question (February 12) was found to have failed in its duty to be impartial concerning the issue of gay adoption, and did not afford journalist Hermann Kelly fair right of reply to criticisms of his pro-family views.

The significance of the BCC decision cannot be overstated. RTÉ maintains that its vision is “to grow the trust of the people of Ireland as it informs, inspires, reflects and enriches their lives”.