EXCLUSIVE - We spoke exclusively to RTE’s GAA Correspondent at his home in Co Clare last night not long after it emerged that he had the use of the free car under an ‘ad hoc’ arrangement for five years
A shaken Marty Morrissey last night told the Mirror that he hopes the public will understand - after apologising for using a free car for five years.
But when asked by this paper if he hopes the public will be understanding of his apology and his explanation for accepting the car from Renault Marty said “of course I do.”But he refused to add to his statement further saying: “I have made my statement. That’s the way it is at the moment and until I get clearance or whatever to say anything else, I’ve said what I wanted to say.”
In a statement, he said: "In the interests of openness and transparency, I would like to address certain questions that have been raised over recent days."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."
“Marty Morrissey will be commentating on the All-Ireland Senior Men’s Hurling Semi-Final on Saturday and the All-Ireland Senior Camogie quarter-final on Sunday on RTÉ2 as scheduled.”
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