'You're hiding the truth from millions of Irish people': How Ireland's most respected current affairs journalist cornered the AIB chief executive live on the Late Late Show

On last Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One, two heavyweights came face to face: Miriam O'Callaghan, Ireland's most trusted current affairs journalist and presenter of Prime Time, and Colin Hunt, Chief Executive of AIB. What could possibly put them at odds? The topic seemed straightforward enough — "How to protect your savings in the current cost-of-living crisis" — but it was precisely this that triggered an explosive confrontation in front of millions of viewers, live on air. A confrontation so fierce that Hunt tore off his microphone and walked out of the studio, leaving host Patrick Kielty visibly shaken.

For Miriam O'Callaghan, money isn't just a topic for television — it's personal. Her work on Prime Time isn't light entertainment. Week after week, she sits across from ordinary Irish families who are drowning — crushed by rent, trapped in debt, watching their savings disappear while the cost of everything keeps climbing.

It's no surprise, then, that Hunt's assertion — "a well-managed credit facility allows you to live in comfort" — was like lighting a match in a room full of petrol. Miriam didn't just disagree — she dismantled his argument on the spot. Her point was devastating in its simplicity: the answer isn't more debt. It's making your money work FOR you — creating new income without killing yourself with overtime or a second job. And you don't need a €200-an-hour financial adviser to do it.

That's the journalist's position. And there's a lot more to this story.

Confrontation live on air: images from the broadcast

Host of the Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty: "Tonight we're tackling a topic that affects every single person in Ireland: how to protect and grow your savings in what's been, let's be honest, a brutal few years for working people in this country. In the studio we have two exceptional guests: Miriam O'Callaghan, presenter of Prime Time and one of the most respected journalists in Irish broadcasting, and Colin Hunt, Chief Executive of AIB."

Colin Hunt: "It's a pleasure to discuss how we can help Irish people maintain financial stability. I believe that credit is a tool for development. To live comfortably — to buy a home, a car, to fund your children's education — you need access to lending. That's part of a healthy economy."

Miriam O'Callaghan: "And that's precisely the problem, Colin. On Prime Time, I see it every single week. Irish families who took out loans 'for comfort' — and twelve months later, they've lost control of their lives. Half their salary goes on rent. Another quarter goes on servicing debt. They can't save. They can't breathe. You call it growth. I call it financial slavery."

Colin Hunt: "But without credit, development is impossible! Taking out a loan isn't a mistake — it's a strategy. Even the State operates on debt!"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "Here's the difference, Mr Hunt: the State can manage its debts at preferential rates and can refinance. But ordinary citizens cannot. You tell people: 'Borrow at 4 or 5 per cent and you'll feel more secure.' But you don't tell them that with current inflation and your astronomical bank charges, they're actually losing money! People need to make their money work — not drown in debt!"

Colin Hunt: "That's completely absurd. You don't even understand the most basic economic rules. Not everyone can earn — there are always losers."

Miriam O'Callaghan: "Is that how you justify it? I know that's not true. I know Irish people who lost money for years, but then started earning — and far more than before. They cleared their debts, bought a car, a new home, and started their own businesses. What do you say to that, Mr Hunt?"

Colin Hunt: "I'd say that takes a great deal of time, a great deal of effort, and the help of a wealth adviser."

Miriam O'Callaghan: "No. It doesn't. Not any more."

Patrick Kielty: "Miriam — what do you mean by that?"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "I'm talking about new financial technologies that Irish banks are deliberately hiding. Technologies that are literally revolutionising the financial markets. We've already tested them on Prime Time, and the results are extraordinary."

Colin Hunt: "And what results would those be?"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "Watch our programme. You'll see for yourself."

Patrick Kielty: "It would still be interesting to hear what concrete alternatives you're offering, Miriam."

Miriam O'Callaghan: "All right, I'll tell you. I give participants the opportunity to try investing. I guide them through every step, from start to finish and provide an initial capital base. And in this particular case, you don't need much — just €250 to get started."

Colin Hunt: "€250? That's a laughable amount to open an investment account!"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "Exactly!"

Patrick Kielty: "Miriam, you're dodging the question. Tell us, as clearly as you can — possible: what type of investment is this? Is it some form of specialised training?"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "No, it's not training. It's an investment platform accessible to anyone who registers — not just Prime Time participants. In short, for over a year now, we've been offering people the chance to test the digital investment platform BitKeltTrade

BitKeltTrade . It's neither a fund nor a bank — it's a system where artificial intelligence operates on the user's behalf. People invest a minimum of €250 and generate returns without loans or debt."

Colin Hunt (smiling): "And you're claiming this is safe? That a person with zero experience can simply invest money — and magically earn?"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "It's not magic — it's technology. The artificial intelligence behind BitKeltTrade analyses the markets, executes thousands of micro-transactions every day, and selects the most profitable positions. Let me give you some concrete figures: in 2024 Irish users earned over €1.2 billion, and the average user receives between €3,000 and €5,500 per month, without loans and without intermediaries."

Colin Hunt: "You're wrong! I'm convinced there is nothing more secure than the instruments offered by Irish banks."

Miriam O'Callaghan: "Of course you'd say that — you run the biggest bank in the country! And I know for a fact that you're hiding the truth and denying ordinary people access to these technologies. We at Prime Time are doing the exact opposite. We have dozens of examples. People take no risk — they simply let the technology work for them."

Colin Hunt: "But the market is always a risk!"

Miriam O'Callaghan: "The risk is taking out a loan from you. Here, there's no debt. People can withdraw their money at any time. And do you know what's most interesting? I know that bankers like you are using BitKeltTrade yourselves — you're just not telling your customers about it."

At that point, Colin Hunt stood up, tore off his microphone and walked out of the studio. The camera captured the audience's reaction — thunderous applause.

A call from Cork: the story of Liam Murphy

We decided to check whether this platform is truly as effective as claimed, and whether it has genuinely helped people escape the debt trap.

After the broadcast, numerous stories from participants emerged. Among them, Liam Murphy's story from Cork is perhaps the most striking. In 2022, Liam was trapped — a retail store manager working 50-hour weeks, drowning in €8,400 of credit card debt, paying €1,650 a month for a two-bed apartment, and watching his salary disappear before the month was half over. But today his life is unrecognisable — thanks to BitKeltTrade and O'Callaghan's guidance. We contacted Liam by video call.

Irish Times: "Liam, tell us — how did you find out about the programme, and what happened?"

Liam Murphy: "Grand, yeah. So I'd seen the Prime Time episode about new financial technologies, and I was sceptical, obviously. Every Irish person my age has been burned — if not personally, then through their parents or mates. But they said you could start with €250. I thought — look, that's a night out in Cork I won't miss. If I lose it, I lose it. If there's even a chance it works, I'd be mad not to try."

Irish Times: "Was that when you decided to register?"

Liam Murphy: "Yeah. I went to the BitKeltTrade website, filled in the form — took maybe three minutes. Name, email, phone number. Then within a couple of hours, I got a call from an account manager. Irish lad, actually — from Limerick. He walked me through everything, explained how the AI works, set up my account. I deposited the €250 using my Revolut card. The whole thing took about fifteen minutes."

Irish Times: "What were your results? Enough to live on?"

Liam Murphy: "More than enough. After the first week, I had €1,430 in my account. I didn't touch it — I was still nervous, right? After three weeks, I made my first withdrawal — €4,830. Into my actual bank account. Real money. I nearly fell off the chair. Within three months, I'd made over €18,400. Paid off my entire credit card. Every cent. First time in six years I had a zero balance. Now I'm earning steadily — some weeks more, some weeks less — but my debt is gone and I'm actually, finally, properly saving for a deposit on a house."

What is BitKeltTrade

BitKeltTrade is an investment platform powered by artificial intelligence. The system's algorithm analyses financial markets and automatically executes trades on the user's behalf. The AI monitors the performance of stocks, currencies and commodities and carries out thousands of micro-transactions every day. The user needs no investment experience whatsoever — the system operates fully autonomously. Over 2,000 Irish users are already using BitKeltTrade and earn between €850 and €2,100 per day without lifting a finger.

Key facts about BitKeltTrade:

• - Minimum deposit: €250
• - Returns: Irish users on the platform have collectively earned over €63,108 in verified profits
• - Withdrawals: within minutes, with no fees or delays
• - Registration: via the form on the official website; a manager then contacts the user within hours, explains how the system works, and guides them through account activation
• - Security: if the user does not answer the manager's call, registration must be restarted from scratch — this is a built-in safeguard against automated fraudulent registrations

The platform has established itself among Irish private investors because it allows people to start with a minimal amount, without relying on expensive intermediaries. Miriam O'Callaghan has emphasised that she receives no commissions and has no commercial relationship with the developers of BitKeltTrade . "We discovered this platform and tested it as an alternative to debt — a way, to help Irish people escape the debt trap. Since we started recommending BitKeltTrade , hundreds of participants have not only cleared their debts but have established a regular, stable income."

Expert commentary

After the sensational programme broadcast on RTÉ One, the editorial team contacted independent experts for their analysis of the BitKeltTrade platform and its impact on the Irish financial market.

The alternative is called BitKeltTrade

The scandal broadcast live on RTÉ One has revealed an uncomfortable truth: banks don't fear competition — they fear the technology that makes them obsolete. Miriam O'Callaghan is right. Financial freedom isn't a credit card with a 23% APR — It's not an overdraft facility. It's not working a sixty-hour week on Deliveroo to make your rent. Financial freedom is technology that lets you earn without going deeper into debt.

Colin Hunt storming out of the studio to thunderous applause has become a symbol. People don't trust bankers in suits anymore. They trust technology that works FOR them, not against them — and this is only the beginning.

THE QUESTION IS SIMPLE: Which side are you on? The side that keeps paying 4-5% interest on loans and watching their savings earn 0.1% in a bank account? Or the side that's already earning? We are publishing the official link to the platform in this article. The choice is yours.

Instructions for registering on the BitKeltTrade investment platform

1. Visit the official website via this link.

2. Enter your contact details carefully.

3. Wait for a call from an official representative to confirm your details.

4. Make a minimum deposit of €250.

5. The system will activate automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

6. Registrations will be accepted until 11.03.2026 .

IMPORTANT: Your place in the programme will be reserved for 24 hours. If you are not contacted by an official representative within this period to confirm your participation, your place will be assigned to another candidate. Stay alert and confirm your participation in time to secure your spot.