"Ivan Yates coached presidential hopeful Jim Gavin in two two-hour sessions, says Fianna Fáil Newstalk also conducting review as Ivan Yates failed to disclose 'conflict of interest' when filling in for Pat Kenny during election campaign"
"Political commentator Ivan Yates has coached Fianna Fáil ministers for media appearances, it has emerged."
"Housing Minister James Browne has confirmed he has been trained by Mr Yates ahead of interviews three times this year."
Ivan Yates coached presidential hopeful Jim Gavin in two two-hour sessions. Newstalk is conducting a review after Yates failed to disclose a 'conflict of interest' while filling in for Pat Kenny during the election campaign. Ivan Yates has provided media coaching to Fianna Fáil ministers to prepare for interviews. Housing Minister James Browne confirmed he received training from Yates ahead of interviews on three occasions this year. The coaching covered media appearance preparation for multiple ministers and a presidential hopeful. Questions have arisen about disclosure practices and potential conflicts stemming from concurrent roles as commentator and coach.
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