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Sat 11 Nov 2007RTÉ right to ask Cecelia Who?Present Tense:During the week, it was reported that RTÉ has taken a look at Cecelia Ahern's US TV comedy drama and decided to pass on it, writes Shane Hegarty. Samantha Who?, it decided, is not "outstanding".At this point, one could take  RTÉ by the elbow and ask it discreetly: has it seen itself lately? There is plenty on RTÉ that is not outstanding. Celebrities Go Wild, People in Need, The Late Late Show: not outstanding. The English Class: whatever the opposite of outstanding is.