Irish watchdog advised against summoning RTÉ's Dee Forbes; new oversight law drafted

Ireland's Dáil spending watchdog was advised not to invite RTÉ's former director general Dee Forbes to answer questions, as legislation is drafted to bring the broadcaster under the Comptroller and Auditor General's remit. This follows ongoing governance controversies at RTÉ, signaling a shift toward greater public oversight of the state broadcaster. The move reflects political pressure to address accountability gaps, though the specific reasons for not inviting Forbes remain unclear.