TODAY FM HAS confirmed to TheJournal.ie that it is aware of an allegation made against its radio presenter Al Porter.

In a statement issued to TheJournal.ie this evening, Today FM said:

“Today FM has spoken with Al Porter and his management team concerning these allegations.

“We take any comments of this nature extremely seriously. Likewise, we take the welfare of our presenters and staff extremely seriously.

“Today FM is not commenting any further at this time.”

Porter’s management has not responded to a request for comment.

Porter joined Today FM in January. He is a high-profile comedian who has sold out dates across Ireland.

Additional reporting by Killian Woods