"Fianna Fáil confirms Yates provided four hours of interview and debate training to Jim Gavin. Five of the Taoiseach's Cabinet ministers, James Browne, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, James Lawless and Dara Calleary say they have received coaching from Mr Yates. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says "nothing improper" in Fianna Fáil retaining the services of broadcaster. Coimisiún na Meán now wants answers from RTÉ and Newstalk on Yates's on-air activities."
"Ivan Yates gave media coaching to Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the run-up to the last General Election and to five other Fianna Fáil ministers as well as Jim Gavin, it has emerged."
"A spokesman has confirmed that the broadcaster did "one session with Micheál Martin during the general election campaign"."
Ivan Yates gave media coaching to Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the run-up to the last general election and conducted one session with Micheál Martin during that campaign. Yates also coached five of the Taoiseach's Cabinet ministers: James Browne, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, James Lawless and Dara Calleary. Yates provided four hours of interview and debate training to Jim Gavin. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said there was "nothing improper" in Fianna Fáil retaining Yates' services. Coimisiún na Meán requests answers from RTÉ and Newstalk about Yates's on-air activities.
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