Sharon Ní Bheoláin did not mince words in an interview with the Web Summit co-founder this evening.
The biggest tech event of the year is currently in full swing at the RDS, and with the event being such a success, questions around its relocation to Lisbon next year are at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
That’s certainly true for RTE’s Six-One presenter Sharon Ní Bheoláin, who interviewed the summit’s co-founder Daire Hickey this evening.
Speaking about the move and the “testy” atmostphere among management, Sharon did not hold back with her questioning, causing many viewers to take to Twitter and express their discomfort.
Although Paddy Cosgrave was originally lined up to be interviewed, he apparently pulled out just before going live.
Watch the footage here and scroll down for Twitter’s reaction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMiA7Ft3muw
Video via YouTube/Newsworthy.ie
@hidaire @rtenews Shame on RTE, not an interview but an attack. Helping to ensure the #websummit never comes back.
— Rachel Bennett (@v_Rachel_v) November 3, 2015
Awkward #websummit interview there on #RTE Six One. First time in a while seeing an interviewee pull his/her mic off immediately post i/v — Dave FitzWintering (@DaveFitz58) November 3, 2015
Having watched the hatchet job and dopey media today it’s blatantly obvious the #Websummit had to go. #nobrainer
— liam cunningham (@liamcunningham1) November 3, 2015
Did Sharon Ni Bheolain pull a Kay Burley at the Web Summit earlier? Certainly looked like it. — Nicola Byrne (@nicolabyrn3) November 3, 2015
#rtenews said that #websummit not a ‘complete disaster’. Couldn’t believe what I heard. That, on top of Sharon’s dreadful interview earlier
— Brian Flanagan (@BrianFlanagan1) November 3, 2015
@mickobrien1 Rather unprofessional by @rtenews Sharon is better than that. Seems she was given an agenda. #websummit — Tom Baldwin (@LegalEagleStar) November 3, 2015
Very harsh interview by RTE & Sharon Ní Bheoláin when speaking to @hidaire, co-founder of the @WebSummitHQ. Fair play to Daire! #websummit
— Digital_Ireland (@Digital_Ireland) November 3, 2015
Great responses by @hidaire on that @rtenews ‘interrogation’. Sharon’s rude communication echoed the Gov’s in the emails #rtebias #websummit — LEO CΔNNON (@Cannon_FTW) November 3, 2015
#Sharonnibheolain had an absolutely appalling report with Darragh Hickey on RTE news. Clearly against #WebSummit2015! Best of luck in Lisbon
— Shane Macca (@Macca88) November 3, 2015
Sharon Ni Bheolain just went 'full-Kay Burley' at the #websummit – very uncomfortable to watch!
— Terry Warren (@TerryWarren85) November 3, 2015
