RTE DG Kevin Bakhurst says Ireland will ‘absolutely not’ pull out of Eurovision
RTÉ will “absolutely not” pull Ireland out of the Eurovision song contest despite concerns about Israel’s participation, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said. The DG wrote to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on Wednesday seeking a conversation about Israel. He said: “I am appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages. – Got a story? Call us on +353 1 868 8600 Credit to : irishmirror