Gareth O'Callaghan: Tubridy's back at the ranch. Now he needs to get back on the horse

Ryan Tubridy accepts blame for his part in the payments scandal — but it's clear that RTÉ threw him under the bus to limit damage to themselves. Now he's home, it's time to say 'welcome back, Ryan'

Ryan Tubridy launching 'Tubridy Tonight' in 2004. Two years earlier, he made an extraordinary impact in radio with the arrival of 'The Full Irish' breakfast show on 2FM. File picture: RTÉ

Welcome home, Ryan Tubridy. They say there’s nothing like baring your soul to clear the air.

Tubridy has been doing a lot of soul-baring since his return from London. You’ve got to admire his willpower.