"Monahan is unapologetic after poaching Newstalk's Kieran Cuddihy for 'Liveline' - and is up for a fight over accusations the move was retaliation for Claire Byrne's defection Patricia Monahan smiles broadly. "All's fair," she says, "in love and broadcasting." RTÉ's Head of Audio is up for the fight, and if that means a bit of argy-bargy with her former employer, Newstalk, so be it. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
"Monahan is unapologetic after poaching Newstalk's Kieran Cuddihy for 'Liveline' - and is up for a fight over accusations the move was retaliation for Claire Byrne's defection"
Patricia Monahan recruited Kieran Cuddihy from Newstalk to present Liveline on RTÉ. The hire followed Claire Byrne's defection and prompted accusations that the move was retaliatory. Monahan remains unapologetic and frames the decision as part of competitive broadcasting, invoking the phrase "all's fair in love and broadcasting." RTÉ's Head of Audio signaled readiness for a dispute and accepted potential argy-bargy with the former employer, Newstalk. The recruitment and ensuing tensions attracted media attention and prompted audience engagement prompts such as the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel.
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