Deirdre McCarthy
Deirdre McCarthy is the managing director of news and current affairs at RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster. Appointed in December 2022 after serving in an interim capacity, she oversees the largest newsroom in Ireland. With nearly 30 years of experience at RTÉ, McCarthy is focused on tackling misinformation and enhancing audience understanding of the news production process through initiatives like 'Clarity,' which aims to provide transparency and verification in journalism. She is committed to adapting RTÉ's strategies to engage younger audiences in a digital-first era.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 5.20 | 0.35% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 17,575 | $5,100 | 18$ |
| Totals | 5 | 5,030,000 | 17,575 | $5,100 | 18$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Deirdre McCarthy is the newsroom boss who deferred to the Marketing side for further explanation.
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Ireland:
Deirdre McCarthy, the head of news at RTÉ, defended the ad during an appearance before the Oireachtas media committee.
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Ireland:
Director of news and current affairs Deirdre McCarthy noted the extras were obscured in the film anyway.
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Ireland:
Deirdre McCarthy, RTÉ’s head of news, criticized media coverage of the TV adverts.
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Ireland:
Deirdre McCarthy is the head of news at RTÉ who commented on inaccuracies in media reporting.
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Ireland:
Deirdre McCarthy is the managing director of news and current affairs at RTÉ, overseeing Ireland's largest newsroom.
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