Prime Time report tars all ourcurrent affairs: RTE insiders

IRELAND
Irish Independent

By Colm Kelpie

Wednesday April 11 2012

RTE is likely to accept the findings of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s investigation into the libelling of Fr Kevin Reynolds by ‘Prime Time Investigates’.

But the Irish Independent understands there are concerns within the state broadcaster that some of the BAI’s conclusions appear to apply to its entire current affairs output, even though the probe focused only on allegations made against Fr Reynolds in one programme.

The unpublished report was sent to RTE last Thursday and the broadcaster has until April 20 to issue a reply, or request an oral hearing or go to the High Court.

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