David McCullagh and Miriam O’Callaghan of RTÉ’s Prime Time
This morning.
RTÉ announced that it will broadcast two live television debates as part of its general election coverage. The dates have yet to be announced.
The Claire Byrne Live Leaders’ Debate will involve “leaders from a number of political parties” to debate in front of a live audience.
Secondly, in “the final days of the campaign”, Prime Time will hold a leaders’ debate which will involve “the party leaders from the two largest political parties” taking part in “a live head-to-head studio debate”.
Morning Ireland broadcaster, and former Six One presenter, Bryan Dobson will also hold a series of interviews with party leaders at 7pm on RTÉ One throughout the campaign.
Meanwhile…
On Virgin Media One…
We've also asked the two major party leaders to commit to a head-to-head debate on The Tonight Show…
…while Pat Kenny will host a multi-party leaders debate on Virgin Media One. Dates still TBC. #ge2020
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) January 15, 2020
Thanks Laura Fitzgerald
Cant wait to turn if off angrily.
All the major leaders
Will Kenny’s twitter patsy make an appearance?
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“Secondly, in “the final days of the campaign”, Prime Time will hold a leaders’ debate which will involve “the party
leaders from the two largest political parties” taking part in “a live head-to-head studio debate”.”
RTE being coy about saying FF and FG? what is the criteria for biggest political party?
what is the criteria for biggest political party?
Two tallest leaders probably.
Or perhaps the combined weight of there TDs? or average weight of TDs? or councillors?
RTE for nearly 60 years have been trying to manipulate the political landscape to
preserve themselves and their perks to as to ensure that they can milk the licence
fee out of us, and if they can a “Household Broadcast Reception Charge:
Odd that the brother of one of the presenters is a candidate. Surely conflict of interest with Jim O’Callaghan?