Once upon a time people were suspended.

Now they ‘step aside’ – a phrase I first heard from the mouth of Charlie Haughey.

When people get suspended again, we will be back to the pre-Haughey era, and getting somewhere.

This should be simple, the person responsible for putting this slander out on the airwaves should resign. They have wasted millions of taxpayers (our) money and continue to do so by still avoiding responsibility. If this was the bbc resignations would have been tendered already

They should not just step side , they should be sacked. They think they have the God given right to slander innocent people.

“Earlier today, the Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte said it was important to establish the full facts of the matter before any sackings or resignations took place.” Who honestly believes that an internal rte inquiry will establish such facts?

its about time some investigative journalism was used in examining the approaches that have become predominant particularly in programmes such as primetime investigates over the last two years. whilst acknowledging the tremendous exposes, the journalists have been on a power trip recently with sensationalism and a refusal to accept or acknowledge “good news” in their pursuit of their story. the style of reportage has become tabloid in nature with the use of music and backdrops completely out of context.

thats great they can step a side and do some gardening while taking down their fat payslips, have they found something for Charlie Bird to do yet. .or even Finnucan, couldnt one of them take on a more demanding role, given their total on-air output is four hours per week for a combined salary close on 1 million

RTE is a broadcaster suitable for a Banana Republic or a Dictatorship where no one is at fault & everyone still gets paid a hell of a good place to work second only to the Dail

Yes I can. , it means keep getting paid keep your job keep your pension it’s everything that’s wrong in this country no one takes the blame and get sacked ( public sector) anyway

Can anyone please explain what “stepping aside” means?

Here is a novel idea, a saying that is used all over the world but has never reached Ireland ” heads must roll ” ……

It’s such a pity that such a reckless move will more than likely put in jeopardy the great journalism of so many others. This, if as portrayed, looks to be a phenomenal misjudgment by RTE, its journalists and producers. With so many checks and balances in place I’m confused as to how it could have occurred.

What is most odd is that RTE had no investigation done at the time of settlement, when it clearly knew it was in the wrong.

You must be looking for a job in RTE.
Why edit my comments as my point was not crude or legally threatening?
I simply would like to know will anybody go to jail for this as if you don’t pay your TV licence you will go to jail they say.

The priest was wrongly accused . and justice was done. Now it has to be seen to be done . I am not sure what stepping aside really means . There will be a big investigation and in two months time a result will be issued and every one will be restored to their current positions with one possible exception and that will be Aoife Kavanagh! She after all is the reporter and lowest in the food chain ,altho she did not have the authority to run with the story … The tax payers (us) will be appeased and all will be forgotten. I like Prime Time, but of late there did seem to be too many ”personalities” on it instead of the validity of the stories. Maybe some pruning is in order !!!

Where are the criminal charges against the pedophile priests of this country!? Liable is misdemeanour compared to what the catholic church has gotten away with.