LEADERS DEBATE

For further information:

Sharon McHugh
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+3531 419 3430 / 087 922 4143
sharon.mchugh@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie

Ciara Byrne
+353 1 419 3329 / 087 3199732
ciara.byrne@tv3.ie

TV3 STATEMENT
Friday 4th February 2011

TV3 is disappointed by Fine Gael’s decision not to participate in the channel’s Taoiseach Debate next Tuesday evening presented as planned by Vincent Browne and Ursula Halligan.

The leaders of Fianna Fáil and the Labour Party have already confirmed that they will take part in the programme which will air at 8pm next Tuesday 8th February.

We would also wish to extend a standing invite to Deputy Enda Kenny to participate in next Tuesday’s programme.

Regarding Deputy Kenny's comments about Vincent Browne's remarks, TV3 notes that Vincent Browne made a full and immediate apology which the station believed to have been accepted at the time by Fine Gael.

TV3 will continue to provide its viewers with independent coverage of the general election.

ENDS.

For further information
Maureen Catterson
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+353 1 419 3430
+353 87 7800 737
maureen.catterson@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie
www.tv3.ie