 A senior figure in Irish banking called the show "absolutely its single most destructive broadcast ever".RTÉ publicly defended Duffy and "Liveline" but behind the scenes was said to be deeply embarrassed, even permitting the Sunday newspapers to "castigate" "Liveline".Duffy wished to return to the issue the following day, having prepared and even broadcast a promo piece, but was firmly ruled over by management who decided otherwise, "the damage having already been done".