Patrick O'Donovan admits he made 'hames' of call for review into coverage of fuel protests

"Minister O'Donovan noted that the media regulator has received 200 complaints regarding the broadcast coverage of the fuel protests, indicating significant public concern."

"O'Donovan admitted to making a 'hames' of his call for a review into the broadcast coverage, reflecting on his decision with regret."

"In hindsight, O'Donovan stated he should not have suggested that Coimisiún na Meán review the coverage, acknowledging the potential implications of his statement."

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan stated that the media regulator has received 200 complaints about the broadcast coverage of fuel protests. He acknowledged that he made a mistake in suggesting a review of this coverage. O'Donovan expressed that, in hindsight, he should not have proposed that Coimisiún na Meán review both local and national broadcasts related to the protests.

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