[3] Tom Savage is also Chairman of the RTÉ Authority, having had an extensive career in public relations and media previously.
[6] The Clinic's portfolio includes the Gaelic Players Association,[7] over fifteen "major corporate clients",[6] and Sinn Féin.
[8] In November 2011, The Communications Clinic was the subject of substantial media attention following the suicide of a former employee, Kate Fitzgerald.
[10] Editor Kevin O'Sullivan apologised to the Communications Clinic, stating "the original piece were not factual.
[11] Following these events, Fitzgerald's parents said they felt "deeply hurt" by the paper's actions and a media debate ensued.