Miriam O’Callaghan apologises over RTÉ retirement party photo

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Miriam O’callaghan Apologises Over Rté Retirement Party Photo
RTÉ has apologised and confirmed that a review of the incident will take place. Photo: PA
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By Rebecca Black, PA

Miriam O’Callaghan has apologised after being photographed with colleagues at a gathering where social distancing rules appeared to be breached.

Controversy was sparked after pictures emerged of some of RTÉ’s top stars at a retirement party.

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The national broadcaster apologised for the incident, which also involved news presenters including Bryan Dobson, David McCullagh and Eileen Dunne.

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Miriam O’Callaghan apologised on her Sunday show. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

Ms O’Callaghan apologised on her Sunday with Miriam show, where she said it was completely her own fault.

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She said as someone who is in the public eye “it’s important to lead by example”.

“I let everyone down and for that I will be forever sorry,” she said.

Others who attended include political correspondent Paul Cunningham, presenter Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh and managing director of RTÉ News Jon Williams.

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Mr Williams said: “I deeply regret not thinking through the consequences of a momentary lapse of judgment. It was wrong and I’m very sorry.”

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the images were “not helpful” while the NUJ has called for action to be taken.

RTÉ has apologised and confirmed that a review of the incident will take place.

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