Alison O'Connor: RTÉ in a vulnerable position when it comes to political power plays

Alison O'Connor: RTÉ in a vulnerable position when it comes to political power plays

RTÉ’s decision not to broadcast a pre-recorded interview with Shane Ross about his book on Mary Lou McDonald has proved to be controversial.

Will Shane Ross be pleased that his newly published book has caused controversy? Does a cat drink milk? Does a bear you-know-what in the woods?

The former transport minister could not wish for a better start to a publicity campaign for his unauthorised biography of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald than the brouhaha over RTÉ dropping a pre-recorded interview.

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