Former RTE 2FM presenter Eoghan McDermott has finally broken his silence regarding viral allegations made against him on Twitter last year.
McDermott hasn't been seen or heard in Irish media since February 2021, when he left the 2FM Breakfast show which he had hosted alongside Doireann Garrihy.
It emerged today that McDermott has filed legal action against social media giant Twitter.
And taking to his own Twitter account, the 38-year-old posted a letter from a solicitor that acknowledged "false allegations" made against him.
The letter makes several acknowledgments of falsity and that unfounded assertions were made and adds: “Our client regrets her actions and acknowledges that her actions have caused, and continue to cause, detriment and distress to your client and those close to him.”
In another tweet, he added: “A few months ago, false allegations were made about me.
“Despite not being investigated or verified, these allegations were spread widely, the effects of which I am still processing.
“I hope the below can close this chapter.
“At the request of and with consideration for the other party to this dispute, I will not be commenting any further on this matter.”
Mr McDermott filed papers against Twitter International Unlimited Company on Tuesday.
It is unclear what the action relates to.
His solicitors, Dublin-based firm Harringtons, has confirmed that Mr McDermott had taken the case.
Twitter had not responded to a request for comment on the matter at the time of publication.
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