Siptu members at the broadcaster called for the suspension of Israel from the song contest after NUJ members made the same demand.
RTÉ director-general Kevin Bakhurst met with the European Broadcasting Union last week to raise concerns about Israel’s inclusion in the contest.
He had asked the EBU for a discussion on Israel’s participation after the National Union of Journalists wrote to management in protest at Israel’s inclusion.
However, he said RTÉ would not withdraw from the contest.
Greg Ennis, deputy general secretary of Siptu, said its members in RTÉ stand with their colleagues in the NUJ who called on the EBU to suspend Israel’s participation in this year’s…