New RTE Liveline presenter Kieran Cuddihy pulled from Late Late Show as Newstalk says he is still under contract

"RTÉ confirmed the appointment this morning in a statement which also included details of a programme schedule shake-up. It was also indicated that he would appear on the Late Late Show on RTÉ television tonight. However Newstalk have said that he is still under contract with them for a period of time. RTÉ this evening said: "Kieran Cuddihy is unable to be a guest on the Late Late Show to be broadcast tonight." "

"The new 'Today with David McCullagh', formerly headed up by Claire Byrne, will now begin at 9am, instead of the usual 10am start. Oliver Callan, whose hour-long programme used to air at 9am after 'Morning Ireland', will move to a longer time slot at 11am, until 1pm. Louise Duffy moves to mid-afternoon and Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin will take the helm at Drivetime, with a new time of 4pm to 6pm."

Kieran Cuddihy is moving from Newstalk to RTÉ to take over the Liveline slot. Newstalk staff were informed and Newstalk has sent legal letters to RTÉ and Cuddihy regarding the move. RTÉ announced a Radio One schedule shake-up, including Today with David McCullagh starting at 9am, Oliver Callan moving to 11am–1pm, Louise Duffy to mid-afternoon, and Katie Hannon with Colm Ó Mongáin hosting Drivetime from 4pm–6pm, plus a new daily sports show at 6pm. RTÉ initially indicated Cuddihy would appear on the Late Late Show but later said he was unable to be a guest and removed related promotional material.

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