Comedian Patrick Kielty’s description of Sinn Fein as “traitors” on RTE’s Late, Late Show was “miles away from satire” and should prompt an apology from Ireland’s national broadcaster, a party TD has said.

Sinn Féin has demanded an apology from RTÉ after The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty referred to party leader Mary Lou McDonald as a "traitor" during Friday night's show

Party wants on screen images of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and former Laois – Offaly TD Brian Stanley removed from RTÉ Player

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RTE has defended The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty following criticism from Sinn Fein who called on the talk-show host to apologise after he made a joke about ‘Sinn Fein traitors’.

Sinn Féin has called on the national broadcaster to apologise for the comedian’s comment in the opening monologue of Friday’s Late Late Show

Sinn Féin has called on Irish state broadcaster RTÉ to apologise after Late Late show presenter Paddy Kielty used the term "the Sinn Féin traitors" during Friday night's broadcast. During his opening remarks, Kielty, who is from County Down, said the "hunt is on for people to take part in the Irish version of the hit reality show, The Traitors".

Sinn Fein has accused RTÉ of “electoral interference” after Patrick Kielty made the controversial remark during the opening monologue of Friday's show

Comedian Patrick Kielty’s description of Sinn Fein as ‘traitors’ on RTE’s Late Late Show was ‘miles away from satire’ and should prompt an apology from Ireland’s national broadcaster, a party TD has said.

Kielty’s ‘Sinn Fein Traitors’ remark was miles away from satire, says party TD - Sinn Fein has called on Ireland’s national broadcaster to apologise for the comedian’s comment in the opening monologue of Friday’s Late,