"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 investigated the Ryan Tubridy payments controversy has shifted focus to conflicts of interest within the media. The media regulator is being asked to consider new rules in response to the controversy, which is expected to deepen public suspicion. Chairman Alan Kelly calls for media workers to make declarations of interests similar to politicians. Ivan Yates has been summoned to explain his role coaching Jim Gavin in the presidential election while also acting as a political commentator. The committee aims to examine overlapping roles and transparency in media practice.
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