Ivan Yates to be called before Dail committee over Jim Gavin and Fianna Fail coaching saga

"Oireachtas group that probed Ryan Tubridy payments scandal turns its attention to media conflicts of interest Media regulator to consider new rules in wake of controversy, which will 'deepen suspicion among public' Chairman Alan Kelly says declaration of interests, similar to politicians, is needed from those working in the media Ivan Yates is being called before an Oireachtas committee to discuss his coaching of Jim Gavin in the presidential election while also acting as an political commentator."

"The Oireachtas committee that probed the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal in RTÉ is now turning its attention to media conflicts of interest."

An Oireachtas committee that previously investigated the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal is now examining media conflicts of interest. The media regulator will consider new rules in the wake of the controversy. Chairman Alan Kelly calls for mandatory declaration of interests from media workers, analogous to requirements for politicians. Concern exists that the controversy will deepen public suspicion of media impartiality. Ivan Yates has been summoned to explain coaching Jim Gavin in the presidential election while serving as a political commentator. The scrutiny aims to address undisclosed roles and potential influence on public debate.

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