A Sinn Fein manifesto pledge to investigate RTE's objectivity is a "dog whistle to conspiracy theorists", the Taoiseach has said.Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin both heavily criticised the proposal, with Mr Martin branding it a "dangerous departure".

A Sinn Fein manifesto pledge to investigate RTE's objectivity is a "dog whistle to conspiracy theorists", the Taoiseach has said.Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin both heavily criticised the proposal, with Mr Martin branding it a "dangerous departure".