TV3 has confirmed that Vincent Browne is stepping down as presenter of the Tonight programme. The well known journalist will finish up at the end of this month, after ten years at the helm.
Vincent Browne "is recognised as one of Ireland’s most renowned and respected journalists and is known for his no-nonsense style of interviewing", the station said.
Bill Malone, Director of Programming at TV3 said Vincent made "an extraordinary contribution to Irish journalism and to Irish broadcasting. As the presenter of the Tonight Show, Vincent encapsulated the mood of the nation during unprecedented economic and political turmoil."
"His commitment to highlighting inequality and injustices in Irish life has been unwavering over his journalistic career”.
Vincent is understood to be standing down for personal reasons.
