RTÉ has confirmed members of the Irish Women in Harmony group were asked to remove badges and clothing which supported Palestine ahead of their live performance on last night's Late Late Show.
Before the ensemble sang their version of Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares to You", it is understood one of the members of the group was asked to change out of a t-shirt with Gaza and a heart printed on it and others to remove Palestinian watermelon solidarity badges.
An RTÉ spokesperson said participants in RTÉ content are asked to not wear badges, symbols or emblems related to one particular point of view in the absence of a forum for a representation of all views.
They went on to say Gaza and the conflict was not the subject of discussion or debate when the Women in Harmony group performed on last night's Late Late Show.
Irish Artists for Palestine, a coalition group of artists against the war in Gaza said Sinéad O'Connor was a resolute protest singer who refused to be silenced and they commended the women who performed last night, while acknowledging the obstacles faced by women in the industry.
