Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh

2022 - 5 - 4

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RTE presenter Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh to tell Workplace Relations ... (Independent.ie)

Lawyers for broadcaster Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh say she was sexually harassed and victimised while working for RTÉ.

What we’re really seeking is anonymity with respect to the [alleged] perpetrators,” Ms McKenna said. Ms Bruton said she had “no difficulty” with an instruction to the press not to name the alleged perpetrators, but added: “My client is very keen for the matter to proceed in public.” Ms McKenna said RTÉ would be asking for a direction to be given to the press not to identify any alleged perpetrators in the event of a “slip-up” by counsel in the course of the hearing.

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh to say she was sexually harassed at RTÉ ... (The Irish Times)

Ms Ní Chofaigh has lodged a complaint under the Employment Equality Act against the State broadcaster, alleging discrimination by way of harassment during July ...

What we’re really seeking is anonymity with respect to the [alleged] perpetrators,” Ms McKenna said. The TV presenter is set to give evidence at a public hearing next month about what she says happened. Ms McKenna said RTÉ would be asking for a direction to be given to the press not to identify any alleged perpetrators in the event of a “slip-up” by counsel in the course of the hearing.

Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh 'to make sexual harassment claim against ... (Irish Mirror)

It's understood the popular telly star has lodged a complaint under the Employment Equality Act.

Her lawyers claim she was sexually harassed and victimised. Her lawyers claim she was sexually harassed. The Mirror requested a comment from Ms NiChofaigh but none was forthcoming.

TV star Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh says she was 'sexually harassed ... (The Irish Sun)

RTE have vowed to fight a case taken by Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh against the station claiming she was sexually harassed while working there.It emerged.

Blathnaid has been working in RTE since the early 1990s, and has presented shows such as Echo Island and the Afternoon Show. She also spoke out at the time to call on the broadcaster to put more women presenters on TV. She has named a number of people who work there in her complaint but they will remain anonymous and will not be allowed to be named by the press. In 2018, Blathaid told how she hoped to battle sexism in RTE by standing for election to serve on the board of the broadcaster. Ms Ní Chofaigh has lodged a complaint under the Employment Equality Act and said she was harassed in 2019 while working at the station. RTE have vowed to fight a case taken by Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh against the station claiming she was sexually harassed while working there.

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh taking case against RTÉ at WRC (RTE.ie)

Presenter Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh is taking a case against RTÉ in the Workplace Relations Commission, alleging she was sexually harassed, victimised and ...

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh did not attend today's hearing, but is expected to give evidence on the first day of the public hearing next month. Presenter Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh is taking a case against RTÉ in the Workplace Relations Commission, alleging she was sexually harassed, victimised and isolated while working for the broadcaster. During a 35-minute preliminary hearing today, her laywer, Claire Bruton, said Ms Ní Chofaigh claims she was sidelined after raising the issues.

Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh 'to make sexual harassment claim against ... (Dublin Live)