Posted 2/27/2024, 9:29:15 PM
Martin Faces Questions Over RTÉ Chair Resignation, Cites Inaccuracies and Refusal to Meet
- Minister Catherine Martin facing questions from Oireachtas committee over events leading to resignation of former RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh
- Martin says she was given inaccurate information by Ní Raghallaigh about board's role in approving exit packages for RTÉ executives
- Ní Raghallaigh unwilling to receive letter from Martin or meet with her to discuss concerns
- Timeline shows series of calls between Ní Raghallaigh, Martin's department officials in hours before her Prime Time interview
- Martin still awaiting independent reports on RTÉ governance and culture, decisions on funding model pending reports due in March