RTE Radio 1: Late Debate

Rubik. · 27-01-2011 2:38pm #1

The best thing that happened to Newstalk's Breakfast Show was Claire Byrne leaving it. Why would anyone in Montrose think that it would be a good idea to get her to present a current affairs programme? Its not a programme a lot of people listen to, but still, there are any number of more suitable presenters knocking around RTE.

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ntlbell · 27-01-2011 2:40pm

I really enjoy the late debate, this is really terrible news

What are the people in RTE thinking.

Bits_n_Bobs · 27-01-2011 3:00pm

Can't believe that.

Her questioning style seemed to be ask something that if the interviewee answered in a truthful manner would cause all sorts of headlines.

Which is fine if the question itself could be considered subtle/innocuous enough to gain a straight answer from anyone but a complete idiot. Or even if the question was posed in a fairly gentle/friendly manner the way Finucane seems to be able to do.

When the interviewee did the obvious thing and not answer the damn question she would just repeat the question in an increasingly hectoring tone achieving nothing except to make the interviewee more and more defensive.

I assume she tries for something similar to Paxmans style of interviewing, but she has neither the gravitas, intelligence or usually knowledge about the topic she was asking about.

Stupid decision by RTE one way or the other.

Aidric · 27-01-2011 3:01pm

The post above sums up my feelings. A truly facepalm moment.

FlutterinBantam · 27-01-2011 4:23pm

What's happening Cormac O'Hara?

telekon · 27-01-2011 4:48pm

This is a shocking shocking decision. :mad:

She's got a face for television. Lets leave it that way. She's perfect for the fluff tv with that moron Daithi O'Shea.

Couldnt stand her on the breakfast show and now newstalk is my station of choice in the morning since she left. Little analysis, depth or grace to her interviewing technique. Shocking.

Will not be listening while she hosts it. What was wrong with Cormac??? Not "glam" enough for Montrose I suppose...:rolleyes:

mikom · 27-01-2011 4:55pm

You'll take what you're given from RTE.
What a bunch of chancers.

Sergeant · 27-01-2011 5:14pm

Your man Cormac did a good job anytime I listened to the show. Byrne on RTE, Coleman on Newstalk, not exactly a treasure trove of late evening current affairs.

JonathanAnon · 27-01-2011 5:17pm

telekon wrote: »

This is a shocking shocking decision. :mad: She's got a face for television. Lets leave it that way. She's perfect for the fluff tv with that moron Daithi O'Shea.

I agree with my oul pal Telekon.. Cant understand how they have given her this if they have listened to her on the radio show.. I hope Rachael's not ill again is she? She's an excellent presenter..

Our man in Havana · 27-01-2011 5:18pm

Will they be feeding her the questions via an earpiece?

JonathanAnon · 27-01-2011 5:19pm

Sergeant wrote: »

Your man Cormac did a good job anytime I listened to the show.

Yeah Cormac is a tough, solid presenter.. Much better than Coleman who coughs and splutters his way through the hour.

craoltoir · 27-01-2011 5:20pm

Cormac will probably continue with Glór Anoir on RTÉ RnaG

dib · 27-01-2011 5:27pm

Our man in Havana wrote: »

Will they be feeding her the questions via an earpiece?

The presenters tend to wear fairly obvious headphones (usually DT100s) so no need for an earpiece. Producers feed presenters possible questions and suggestions by talkback and text all the time.

Cormac O Hara is a very competent presenter and I think it's a shame that he's being replaced.

Itssoeasy · 27-01-2011 6:28pm

Ah no not Claire byrne. Did rte not listen to one bit of her newstalk "career" ? I agree with everything most people have said. I caught the show she does with your man from Kerry and good god almighty, you could have replastered the gable end of a house with the makeup she had on.

*unsubscribes to the late debate podcast*

Badabing · 27-01-2011 6:38pm

It's only during the election campaign that she's on, i presume Cormac will be doing work on RnaG.

Dirigent · 27-01-2011 6:49pm

dib wrote: »

Cormac O Hara is a very competent presenter and I think it's a shame that he's being replaced.

I agree. Maybe that and the fact that he doesn't allow guests (particularly ministers) to waffle on and on made him unpopular with those in charge.

Red Alert · 03-02-2011 11:14pm

She's a complete disaster, the show is noticeably of poorer quality since she took over. No gravitas, very poor presenting style, annoying voice.

constitutionus · 04-02-2011 11:02am

ah jaysus i was hoping this was just a rumour.

i dont listen to the late debate that often, mainly as i keep forgetting its on.

i tend to switch over to it when coleman on newstalk gets up himself on a subject and always found it a more stable show.

byrne is just a disaster on radio, the newstalk breakfast show is actually FUN now and while chris is still getting into his stride as a presenter its obvious he and ivan get on. something byrne has never been able to impart with whom ever she's partnered with.

i hope this really is just for the election period as she hasnt got the temperment or charisma to do this full time.

telekon · 04-02-2011 11:11am

constitutionus wrote: »

byrne is just a disaster on radio, the newstalk breakfast show is actually FUN now and while chris is still getting into his stride as a presenter its obvious he and ivan get on. something byrne has never been able to impart with whom ever she's partnered with.

I bet she has to carry a cold spoon around when working with her current tv partner. Sleazebag.

sgb · 04-02-2011 11:14am

She was hopeless on Newstalk,bet Ivan was glad to get shot of her. Seems she wants to be Kay Burley.

Lapin · 04-02-2011 12:35pm

Bring back Rachel English.

yosser hughes · 18-02-2011 2:02pm

Cormac O'Hara was very good at presenting this show. I can't believe this airhead has been given his slot. She's thick and if she's the best RTE have to present this then god help us.
I'm raging because I used to listen to the late debate but it's insulting to me as a listener when the presenter is a dim witted bluffer. She'll probably go along way in RTE now that she's got her foot in the door.

excellence · 18-02-2011 8:54pm

I think I'll stick with TV3 and Vincent Browne.

discodekkers · 18-03-2011 8:33pm

I don't think the opinions here from what I hear coincide with Ms. Byrne's. Sadly it appears RTE are impressed with style not substance. I wish her sights were lower as she will be found out. She's good on TV fluff though. Cormac O'Hara was pretty impressive but the standard of Rachel English is hard to achieve.

Rubik. · 18-03-2011 10:20pm

The election has come and gone, but it looks like Byrne is here to stay.

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/latedebate/

Maybe it's time that a certain agents influence at RTE was questioned. She's obviously not the best person for the job, so why did she get it?

telekon · 19-03-2011 12:26pm

Rubik. wrote: »

The election has come and gone, but it looks like Byrne is here to stay.

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/latedebate/

Maybe it's time that a certain agents influence at RTE was questioned. She's obviously not the best person for the job, so why did she get it?

Ah c'mon, you can't be serious! :mad:

Seriously, what does she have on the senior management in Montrose???

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2011 1:18pm

So it wasn't just for the election then ? Who's cornflakes did cormac o hara piss in to get shafted for Claire byrne ?

@ telekon the pics must be dynamite on someone.

dh0661 · 19-03-2011 9:23pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Who's cornflakes did cormac o hara piss in to get shafted for Claire byrne ?

OOORRR - who ate Claire Byrne's cornflakes for breakfast ?, to get her "the gig".

Lapin · 20-03-2011 12:05am

Doubt she'll be eating too many cornflakes over the coming days.

She just had her appendix removed.

Hope she makes a speedy recovery.

constitutionus · 21-03-2011 11:54am

had to laugh that i heard that on newstalks breakfast show of all places , apparetly she's still in contact with ivan.

so she's gonna be permanent on the slot then eh ?

looks like my boycott of it is then as well.

bureau2009 · 21-03-2011 12:09pm

constitutionus wrote: »

had to laugh that i heard that on newstalks breakfast show of all places , apparetly she's still in contact with ivan.

so she's gonna be permanent on the slot then eh ?

looks like my boycott of it is then as well.

+ 1000%

It is UTTERLY UNFATHOMABLE that Claire Byrne has been given this slot over Cormac O'Hara. The programme has gone down already under Ms Byrne's watch.

PS - I heard Donagh Diamond stand in last week and he was fine. What on earth does he do in RTE for the rest of the time - he only occasionally reports for Prime Time??????????????

RTE Radio 1: Late Debate

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