Journalism Standards Criticised in Mission to Prey Bai Report

Galway Bay Fm
April 10, 2012

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25208-journalism-standards-criticised-mission-prey-bai-report

RTE has declined to comment on fresh reports surrounding an official inquiry into its 'Mission to Prey' programme.

The programme libelled Ahascragh priest Fr.Kevin Reynolds.

A report from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has yet to be released, however the Irish Times has published details of briefing documents it says were prepared for the board of the BAI.

It claims that the report has heavily criticised the standards of journalism involved in the broadcast, and that a fine in the region of 200 thousand euro could be imposed.

Last week, RTE announced a range of measures dealing with the fallout of the programme, including the scrapping of the Prime Time Investigates series.

The broadcaster says it won't comment on today's reports, because its own submission to the BAI is still being prepared.

However on it's website, RTE says it is 'dissapointed'over the leaked documents.

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