The Taoiseach has called on RTÉ to explain a decision not to broadcast an interview with Shane Ross about his new book on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald | Read more:
The Taoiseach has called on RTÉ to explain a decision not to broadcast an interview with Shane Ross about his new book on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.
"Obviously, the national broadcaster is taking a cautious position here, and because of a fear of being sued will not publish the interview, or will not broadcast the interview," he said.Mr Martin said that he understands that"a political party got access to the interview to listen to it".However, in a statement RTÉ said that"broadcasters have editorial independence to decide what they cover and broadcast".
— RTÉ News October 11, 2022 In his Sunday Independent column, Shane Ross said that he had agreed to a pre-recorded interview with the Today with Claire Byrne radio programme. In a statement RTÉ said:"Broadcasters have editorial independence to decide what they cover and broadcast. That is a principle the BAI acknowledge.
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