Disgrace that RTÉ has hijacked song contest

THE hijacking by RTÉ of our National Song Contest went unchecked, and the country was the loser. But, now, RTÉ have the gall to kidnap the contest within their walls, and bypass songwriters throughout the country.

It is disgraceful that RTÉ sees fit to speak for the nation, but what is worse is the ineffectiveness of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, and also IMRO, who are supposed to ensure fairness and balance, and support musicians.

Our National Song Contest must be brought back to the regional heats, and then to the final at national level.