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Minister complained to media watchdog over RTÉ coverage

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan complained to Ireland's media watchdog about a lack of balance in RTÉ's coverage of fuel protests after they happened in April.

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What happened Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan complained to Ireland's media watchdog about a lack of balance in RTÉ's coverage of fuel protests after they happened in April.
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RTE IrelandNews report · May 22, 12:43 PM

Minister complained to media watchdog over RTÉ coverage

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Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan complained to Ireland's media watchdog about a lack of balance in RTÉ's coverage of fuel protests after they happened in April.

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NewsBustersNews report · May 22, 9:30 AM

Today's Highlights: What MRC's Media Watchdogs Are Saying

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Today's Highlights: What MRC's Media Watchdogs Are Saying MRC Watchdogs churn out breaking news on a daily basis. Don't miss Today's Highlights, where you can keep up with the top MRC conte...

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