# Tweetgate

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2022

# tweet investigation

Belgian court to hear criminal case involving hacking of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account

The tweet in question referred to another Irish politician.

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Feb 16th 2022, 5:46 PM

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# Investigation

Belgian police launch investigation into 'unauthorised use' of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account

A tweet was sent in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 3:41 PM

# Tweetgate

Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage

‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.

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Sep 20th 2018, 6:16 PM

# Tweetgate

RTÉ reaches settlement with former presidential candidate Seán Gallagher over campaign tweet

Gallagher claimed a tweet read out during a live debate seriously damaged his election prospects.

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Dec 19th 2017, 11:12 AM

# The Frontline

RTÉ wants Seán Gallagher's e-mails to defend itself against his 'tweetgate' lawsuit

Gallagher claims the 2011 Frontline debate was unfair.

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Apr 30th 2016, 10:39 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Did RTÉ failings change the outcome of the Presidential election?

The renewed clamour over the Frontline presidential debate has led to unusually aggressive advertising from Newstalk…

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Nov 25th 2012, 10:22 AM

# Tweetgate

Watchdog asks RTÉ to publish Frontline document to highlight editorial failings

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland said it would not be instigating an investigation into the programmes Presidential Debate in 2011.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 1:16 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Nov 18th 2012, 9:00 AM

# Tweetgate

Enough is enough: Hodgson hopes Cole issue is over

The England manager is satisfied the 98-cap defender is still fully committed to playing for his country.

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Oct 9th 2012, 8:13 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Mar 16th 2012, 4:51 PM

# Tweetgate

Sinn Féin: ‘Bogus tweet’ was nothing to do with party or McGuinness campaign

The Green Party has called on Sinn Féin to explain its role in the now infamous tweet read out on the Frontline presidential debate last year.

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Mar 16th 2012, 1:55 PM

# Mark Mac Sharry

'Subversive website' comments taken out of context - FF Senator

Marc Mac Sharry said yesterday that certain online forums amounted to “legalised subversion of the State” but insisted today his comments were taken out of context.

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Mar 14th 2012, 2:27 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

All Tuesday’s biggest news stories, plus some bits and pieces you may have missed along the way.

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Mar 13th 2012, 7:51 PM

# Tweetgate

BAI: No reason to review Frontline presidential debate decision

The BAI also said it had passed on a recommendation on how to deal with RTE’s Prime Time Investigates programme which made allegations against Father Kevin Reynolds.

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Mar 13th 2012, 7:43 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Mar 13th 2012, 4:38 PM

# Leaders' Questions

Cabinet will not order review of Frontline programme - Kenny

Enda Kenny says any independent review of RTÉ’s Frontline programme is a matter for the BAI and not the cabinet.

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Mar 13th 2012, 4:27 PM

# Frontline

BAI, Cabinet to discuss Gallagher demands for Frontline inquiry

The cabinet, and a meeting of the Broadcasting Authority, will examine claims that RTÉ suggested audience questions.

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Mar 13th 2012, 8:06 AM

# Frontline

RTÉ invites former UTV chief to assist in editorial review

The national broadcaster has outlined the numerous actions it is taking in connection with last October’s controversial Frontline debate.

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Mar 12th 2012, 8:23 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

All today’s biggest news stories plus some extras you may have missed along the way…

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Mar 12th 2012, 7:50 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Mar 12th 2012, 4:43 PM

# Frontline

Gallagher writes to Rabbitte over 'deeply disturbing' Frontline claims

Seán Gallagher writes to the communications minister seeking a “full investigation” into the making of the Presidential debate.

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Mar 12th 2012, 3:59 PM

# Said and done

Fewer foreigners and European trains: The week in quotes

“Anyone out there hurting, looking at 50 TDs and Senators celebrating a year in government… it would have been a disaster.”

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Mar 11th 2012, 7:00 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Friday

All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…

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Mar 9th 2012, 8:00 PM

# Tweetgate

RTE failed in obligation of fairness to Sean Gallagher... says RTE Board

The Board of RTE has said it fully accepts the findings of the BAI and that it is bringing in new guidelines on social media to ensure ‘Tweetgate’ doesn’t happen again.

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Mar 9th 2012, 4:06 PM

# Tweetgate

Rabbitte lost for words at 'innuendo' of vested interest in Gallagher probe

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Fleming accuses Rabbitte of having a “personal financial vested interest” in the Presidential election.

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Mar 8th 2012, 5:02 PM