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

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022 - 02:00

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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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