Taxi company Free Now has pulled its six-figure sponsorship with The Tommy Tiernan Show following the comedian's controversial joke.
Tiernan, who hosts the popular show on RTE One, sparked controversy after recounting a joke at his Vicar Street gig. RTE presenter Emer O'Neill walked out of the gig after Tiernan began telling the audience a joke about Dublin Zoo and taxi drivers.
Free Now has confirmed it is scrapping its sponsorship deal with the broadcaster due to the joke. The decision was made in solidarity with taxi drivers across Ireland.
