Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Does Mr. Tubridy realise people look up to him and feel really let down by him? I do not know who all these people are who are rubbing his shoulders and shaking his hand, because if he came to County Louth, it would be the opposite. On 3 March, he shut down talk of his leaving "The Late Late Show". He had a cushy number and was well liked. Nobody would give him a wink. A week later, questions started to be asked and his retirement announcement came merely nine days later. He repeatedly stated at this morning’s committee meeting that his leaving "The Late Late Show" had nothing to do with this, as he put it, "fiasco". He stated that the timing was entirely a coincidence and that he first became aware of the Grant Thornton review in May. Is this true?