The presenter-cum-influencer issue has for a long time been a thorny issue for RTÉ as the broadcaster seeks to strike a balance between the need for impartiality and the lucrative sidelines of its on-air personalities.
And this week eyebrows were raised when 2fm presenter Louise McSharry proudly posted pictures and a glowing recommendation of her transformed garden that came in the form of a ‘favour’ from a gardener who had just appeared on her show as a contributor.
In an Instagram post earlier this week Ms McSharry said she was bemoaning the state of her own garden. Days later green-fingered Kevin arrived with four men and their Flymos and totally made over her overgrown front and back gardens.
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