“I am excited. I said Mass this morning again on the webcam looking down at all the empty benches, and I’m getting tired of it. From next week there will be people there. It will be great.”

Increased need as people find themselves struggling financially as a result of losing their jobs or living on reduced income because of restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

BAI says Code does not mean a presenter of current affairs may never give a view or opinion, but “seeks to prevent the presenter from pursuing an agenda or advocating a partisan position such that a biased view on an issue is articulated.”

Members of the public formed a human chain around the building in support of those inside, chanting “homes for the homeless”.

"Other views on Ireland's approach to abortion ... were not provided to listeners.”

BAI finding: RTE interview with Colm O’Gorman of Amnesty Ireland articulated a "partisan position" on the issue of abortion.