RTE has just released a new statement
, who resigned on Monday, confirmed that she would not attend either Wednesday's Media Committee meeting or the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday.understands that a letter from a solicitor was sent to the Media Committee noting that Ms Forbes would not attend due to poor health.
Siun Ni Raghallaigh, chair of the RTE Board, and Adrian Lynch, deputy Director General, are among those who will be in attendance.
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