Cullen takes action against RTÉ

SOLICITORS acting for Transport Minister Martin Cullen have written to RTÉ outlining his annoyance at lewd suggestions made about him and his PR adviser Monica Leech on the Joe Duffy Liveline programme before Christmas.

But Mr Cullen's spokesman would not confirm last night media reports that solicitors for the minister and Ms Leech were seeking compensation for damage to their reputations from RTÉ.

"Mr Cullen's legal advisors have written to RTÉ and the minister will be pursuing the matter in due course," his spokesman said.