Irish Examiner view: In good hands

Kielty as Late Late host

RTÉ announced over the weekend that Patrick Kielty is to take over as host of The Late Late Show from next season.

The angst reportedly felt by members of the RTÉ board over the leaky process surrounding the appointment of their new director general may be assuaged by confirmation of another arrival whose candidature for an important high profile role was also well-trailed.

Taking over a national institution is no easy matter, but Ireland’s broadcaster has chosen wisely in selecting Patrick Kielty to become the fourth permanent host of The Late Late Show in 61 years, following in the footsteps of Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, and Ryan Tubridy.