Sinn Féin defends plan to investigate RTÉ, comparing it to BBC reviewsJames CoxSinn Féin is defending its plan to launch an independent review of RTÉ’s coverage of international conflicts. The measure, contained in the party’s manifesto, is being branded by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil as a “concerning” and “dangerous departure”. Sinn Féin says it would set out the terms of reference of the review panel in consultation with RTÉ and staff unions. Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly said it would be similar to recent reviews of the BBC. "An independent peer review, as we have suggested, is designed to do just that.

Source: Irish Independent November 20, 2024 13:19 UTC