RTE in Crisis

Catherine Martin says RTÉ must continue focus on restoring trust

The statement came following the resignation of Siún Ní Raghallaigh as chair of the broadcaster’s board

The minister thanked departed board chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh for her service. Picture: PA

Media minister Catherine Martin has said RTÉ must continue its focus on the “restoring trust in the organisation” following the resignation of Siún Ní Raghallaigh as chair of the national broadcaster’s board.

In the early hours of Friday morning, Ní Raghallaigh resigned as chair of the RTÉ board. Her decision came following an appearance by Martin on RTÉ Prime Time during which the media minister refused to express confidence in Ní Raghallaigh as chair.

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