Áine Lawlor signs off from The Week in Politics after more than 40 years at RTÉ
Veteran RTÉ presenter Áine Lawlor has retired after a 40-year career with the Irish national broadcaster. She used her final broadcast to advocate for factual journalism and criticize the online abuse of politicians.
Why it matters
Lawlor is a significant figure in Irish media, and her departure marks the end of a long-standing tenure during a period of institutional transition for RTÉ.
RTÉ PRESENTER ÁINE Lawlor has signed off from the national broadcaster after over 40 years.
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