Eurovision Chief Addresses Ireland over Boycott

Eurovision chief addresses Ireland over boycott

Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green has told Irish fans that he respects RTÉ's decision to boycott next year's competition and hopes Ireland will return "soon" to the contest.

RTÉ Director General on decision to boycott Eurovision

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and other senior executives appeared before the Oireachtas Media Committee today amid tensions with the coalition over a failure to disclose how many staff have left this year as part of a voluntary exit programme. Speaking on broadcaster’s decision to boycott Eurovision, Mr Bakhurst said there were a number of reasons why the broadcaster made the decision not to participate, including the casualties in Gaza, …

IRELAND TO BOYCOTT EUROVISION SEMI-FINALS

Following RTÉ’s announcement of its Eurovision boycott due to Israel’s participation, there has been growing scepticism over the effectiveness of the move. “We haven’t competed in the Eurovision for years,” said one frustrated Eurovision fan in Dublin. “As if anyone will miss us coming dead last in a semi-final.” Others, meanwhile, branded Ireland’s last entry,… Read more » To access this content, you must be a Phoenix subscriber. Get access to…