Claim: The Marian Finucane Show started in 1999 before being replaced by RTÉ 2fm DJ Ryan Tubridy.
Evidence: 1999 – 2020 Then the programme was replaced by RTÉ 2fm DJ Ryan Tubridy. 
The show started in 1999 after the retirement of veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne. Then the programme was replaced by RTÉ 2fm DJ Ryan Tubridy.