RTE's Marty Morrissey has apologised for using a car through an arrangement with Renault for several years.
The sports presenter confirmed he was asked to MC several events at Renault garages nationwide in 2017. He did not request a fee for his appearances.
Marty confirmed that Renault offered him the use of a car instead, which he accepted. The arrangement continued on for six years between Marty and the car brand.
The presenter stated: "Since the recent controversy within RTE arose, I have reflected on this matter. I concluded that it had been an error of judgement on my part to accept the use of the car."
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He confirmed that the car was returned on Friday June 23. Marty also insisted he was not a brand ambassador for Renault in his brief statement.
The revelation follows yesterday's admission at the Oireachtas Media Committee that an RTE staff member had returned a car after using it for the past five years. The arrangement was not approved by officials.
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