Dáithí Ó Sé's comments on the RTE payments scandal expose a deeper malaise within public broadcasting, eroding public trust.
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The RTE payments scandal is more than just financial impropriety; it is a profound betrayal of public trust. When national broadcasters behave like a poorly scripted drama, the connection between institution and audience fractures irrevocably. Public service broadcasting demands unimpeachable integrity, not a cast of characters enriching themselves. Who truly benefits from this perpetual circus?
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Ó Sé's frustration is understandable, but internal anger alone won't fix systemic issues. It deflects from collective responsibility and a more critical look at governance.
