TD says he was “dropped” from RTÉ panel after McEntee criticism

An Independent TD claims he was “dropped” from an RTÉ panel discussion on immigration set to take place tonight after he said he would be criticising elements of Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s asylum handling – a claim which RTÉ is denying.

The allegation was first made by Clare TD Michael McNamara on social media last Friday evening.

“I was asked on the next RTÉ Upfront about immigration,” he said.

“I said I would point out that Helen McEntee was failing to make decisions on leave to remain applications and outline how many people are waiting in Direct Provision and for how long.”