Ms Finucane’s Saturday show on RTE Radio 1 was one of the most listened to radio programmes in the country with a listenership of 363,000 in 2019. RTE Radio presenter Marian Finucane at City West Hotel. Photo: Tony Gavin 21/2/08In a statement, RTE Director General Dee Forbes said they were shocked and saddened at the news. Head of Radio at RTE, Tom McGuire said:“Marian Finucane was a defining voice for RTE Radio 1, and for the nation. Marian Finucane Blck+whi.jpgIn a statement issued on social media, Mr Varadkar said he spent many hours in the studio with her.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2020 18:12 UTC