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Wednesday 28 May - RTÉ Defends IT Write-Down And Promo Costs At Oireachtas Hearing
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On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy
RTÉ executives say they weren’t made aware of a €3.6 million write-down over a failed IT project until February.
Appearing before an Oireachtas committee, the Director General also hit back at what he called "inaccurate" reporting around a leaked news promo — saying extras were used and the final cost will be under €100,000.
Meanwhile, the Dáil rejected a Sinn Féin motion that sought to block the Central Bank from approving the sale of Israeli ‘war bonds’. It was defeated 87–75, though two independents who support the government — Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole — voted in favour.
Also, concerns are rising over access to U.S. college places after the Trump administration paused student visas and considers tougher social media screening.
🏛️ Malcolm Byrne TD, Fianna Fáil
🏛️ Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, Sinn Féin
📰 Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, the Irish Independent
👩🎓🏛️ Jenny Maguire, Trinity SU President
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