Former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes faces controversy as she is deemed 'not fit or able' to engage with Oireachtas Committee on Media. Find out more about the ongoing saga!
Former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes is at the center of a media committee controversy. Solicitors representing Forbes have stated that she is not 'fit or able' to participate in the Oireachtas Committee on Media. They have indicated that medical information can be provided to confirm Forbes' current inability to engage with the committee, citing her ongoing medical care as the reason.
Despite numerous requests and invitations, Dee Forbes continues to decline appearances before the committee. Recent reports reveal that Niamh Smyth disclosed Forbes' rejection of the latest invitation, further intensifying the drama surrounding her absence from the hearings.
The media committee's persistence in seeking Forbes' involvement highlights the intrigue surrounding the situation. With unresolved questions and Forbes' continuous unavailability, the controversy deepens, leaving many puzzled about the reasons behind her reluctance to participate.
What unfolds next in the Dee Forbes saga remains uncertain as her refusal to engage with the Oireachtas Committee on Media persists. The ongoing drama raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the media industry, sparking discussions on the responsibilities of key figures like Forbes in addressing controversies within prominent media organizations.
A solicitor for former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes has said that she is not "fit or able" to engage with the Oireachtas Committee on Media.
Solicitors for Dee Forbes said they can provide medical information to confirm that she is unfit to attend…
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Solicitors confirmed Ms Forbes was not in a position to work with Oireachtas media committee due to remaining under active medical care.
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Niamh Smyth, has exclusively revealed on Northern Sound that Dee Forbes has just turned down the latest invitation to come before the committee.