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RTE star Marty Morrissey has confirmed he is the RTE staff member who handed back a car after owning it for five years.
READ MORE - Ryan Tubridy to break silence on RTE payments scandal as Oireachtas grilling fast-tracked"In light of recent events, one potential issue did come into focus. In 2017 I was asked to MC a series of functions in Renault garages across the country. This involved me interviewing several high-profile GAA personalities. As was required of me, I sought RTÉ permission at the time to do this. This permission was granted.
"Like many RTÉ staff and contractors, I was this week asked to supply RTÉ with information about any commercial engagements, gifts and potential conflicts of interest. I did this and made full disclosure of this matter to RTÉ. "I have assured RTÉ that I remain ready to assist, and rectify, any issues which may arise from this matter."
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