IRELAND
The Irish Times
MARIE O’HALLORAN
THE MEETING between Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte and the RTÉ board tomorrow should not be turned into a sacking issue, said Simon Coveney.
The Minister for Agriculture said Mr Rabbitte would come to Cabinet with “some views and recommendations” after the meeting. It follows publication of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s investigation report into the Mission to Prey documentary, which libelled Fr Kevin Reynolds.
“Legally the position is clear,” Mr Coveney said. “The board and board members ultimately have responsibility for editorial management and programming in RTÉ.” But “that isn’t to suggest that sacking the board will solve all problems”.
Mr Coveney said on RTÉ radio: “I don’t think people should build this up into whether or not the board is going to be sacked.”
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