"Fianna Fáil confirms Yates provided four hours of interview and debate training to Jim Gavin Housing Minister James Browne confirms he has also received media training from Yates Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says "nothing improper" in Fianna Fáil retaining the services of broadcaster Coimisiún na Meán now wants answers from RTÉ and Newstalk on Yates's on-air activities"
"The media watchdog is asking RTÉ and Newstalk for more details on Ivan Yates' work for the broadcasters."
"Mr Yates has been appearing on TV and radio as an independent political commentator, despite working for Fianna Fáil."
Fianna Fáil confirms Ivan Yates provided four hours of interview and debate training to Jim Gavin. Housing Minister James Browne confirms he also received media training from Yates. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says there is "nothing improper" in Fianna Fáil retaining Yates's services. Coimisiún na Meán has asked RTÉ and Newstalk for further details about Yates's on-air activities with both broadcasters. Yates has been appearing on television and radio as an independent political commentator while working for Fianna Fáil. The requests to RTÉ and Newstalk seek clarification on whether the broadcasters disclosed Yates's party role during his appearances.
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