More than 100 readers responded to our invitation to comment on the crisis, one describing Mr Tubridy’s performance as “little more than an attempt to preserve his posterior”, another calling out “appalling treatment” of the broadcaster.
The media coverage and public spectacle of Mr Tubridy’s committee appearance was another bone of contention for some, with Sharon Foley from Dublin remarking: “I am sick of what we have become. Pubs organising sessions to witness the ritual humiliation of RTÉ ‘talent’ and executive seems a bit primitive. It felt a bit like the scene in Game of Thrones where Cersei has to walk down the street naked and is booed and pelted . These are real people, with real families and real careers”.
“That’s the key reason why it’s critically important for RTÉ to reboot albeit without the overpaid, overrated and greedy presenters. Ryan Tubridy seems to believe that all animals are equal but some are more equal than others!”Yet again highlighting the duality in opinion, however, Amelia Clancy from Waterford took the stance that Mr Tubridy was not the one to point the blame at, remarking: “The salaries of the ‘talent’ in RTÉ seem high but this is not Ryan Tubridy’s fault.
“I will continue to pay my licence fee despite what has been unearthed in recent weeks. RTÉ provides an important portal into our society and its ongoing evolution. Without it, we do not get to see ourselves, our behaviours, our politics, our values, achievements, shortcomings etc.
“RTÉ needs a complete perestroika. Barring a presence in Brussels, London and Washington, its foreign news and current affairs coverage, for example, is pretty much non-existent. No correspondents in Ukraine, for example. Lightweight round-ups of what’s on the wires isn’t providing an Irish take on things. Is that what are we paying our license fee for? It’s not worth it! The Tubridy mess is the tip of the iceberg.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kevin Bakhurst to contact Ryan Tubridy for discussion on future with RTÉNo dealings with presenter’s agent Noel Kelly in future, says broadcaster’s new director general
Read more »
New RTÉ chief wants decision on Ryan Tubridy's future with broadcaster by end of monthRTÉ's new director-general has said he will contact presenter Ryan Tubridy within the next week to discuss his future with the broadcaster
Read more »
Ryan Tubridy's future at RTÉ to be decided before end of July | JOE.ieDirector General Kevin Bakhurst said that Noel Kelly will not be involved in discussions.
Read more »
Ryan Tubridy RTÉ hearings lead to 300-fold rise in Oireachtas TV audienceLeinster House channel had more than nine million minutes of online viewing on Tuesday, compared to the usual 29,000 minutes for a committee hearing
Read more »
Kevin Bakhurst and Ryan Tubridy set for showdown talks over star's RTE futureMr Bakhurst told the Irish Times: “We can’t stop someone using an agent at the right point, but I can choose with whom I have conversations.”
Read more »
PAC chairman weighs in on likelihood of RTE vs Tubridy committee showdownSinn Féin’s John Brady suggested that Mr Tubridy and RTÉ chiefs should attend a session at the same time. It came following weeks of contradictions and claims at committees.
Read more »