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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

One of the things that disgusts me is a statement made by Kevin Bakhurst not too long ago when somebody said, there's no comedy on RTÉ at the moment. And he went, 'Oh, well, you know comedy, it's hit and miss'. And basically that was an admission of total defeat. And I'd never heard a head of a TV station saying that before that they actually gave up on making comedy.

Broadcaster forced to reveal schedule shuffle earlier than planned following Ray D'Arcy departure

'Faithless' (Virgin Media One) 4/5 In the end, it's not really the hope that kills you, it's the hype. That squeaking sound heard all over Ireland last week was the air escaping from the hype balloon after episode one of The Walsh Sisters aired on RTÉ One.

RTÉ's panicked announcement that David McCullagh would succeed Claire Byrne as presenter of the mid-morning radio programme was in stark contrast with the faffing about over who will replace Joe Duffy on Liveline.

Tubridy, Byrne, Duffy, Dobson and Collins exits see six hours of changes Three highest paid stars in Donnybrook now gone within the space of two years Newstalk pulls off its biggest transfer coup since Pat Kenny moved from Montrose

TV presenter also reveals how a New York romance has given him a much-needed confidence boost

Marty Morrissey established Mutton Island Productions four years ago to manage his various gigs outside of RTÉ, which include presenting awards and store openings.

Carole Coleman has decided to transition from a long career in journalism to academia, taking up a teaching role at the University of Galway.

Over 100 recommendations for RTÉ to act upon but almost half are described as "delayed" in the report on the implementation of recommendations for changes at the national broadcaster.

Government officials express frustration over the slow progress and lack of details regarding changes at RTÉ, emphasizing that other organizations would face harsher criticism for such delays.

Des Cahill's landmark case could cost RTÉ €11m, highlighting the ambiguity of employment status for presenters and a significant financial risk for the broadcaster.