RTÉ is to review the format for the Eurovision Song Contest including the You're a Star competition following Ireland's failure to qualify for the final.
RTÉ television communications manager Cathriona Edwards said normally there would be a review of the format regardless of where Ireland was placed - but in the light of what had happened, it would be more concentrated.
You're a Star was a hugely popular programme. "Having said that, this outcome is not one we would wish to repeat," she said. "We will look at all aspects of the show and at the best way to deliver Ireland's entry to the Eurovision in 2006."
In Kiev in Ukraine, where the contest is being held tonight, Julian Vignoles, head of the RTÉ delegation, said: "Everything will be examined in our approach to Eurovision - including You're A Star."
The Athlone brother-and-sister act Donna and Joe McCaul failed to qualify for the final on Thursday night with the song Love? written by Karl Broderick.
The semi-final featured 25 acts competing for 10 places. The public voted by phone to put the 10 through to tonight's final.
Yesterday in Kiev, Donna said she thought there was a problem with bloc voting. Although it had been happening for years, it was getting much worse, she said. The duo felt their song and performance were up to standard - but with with bloc voting, everyone was voting for their neighbours, she added.
"Ireland should pull out of Eurovision if the jury system is not brought back. We've no hope other than Britain when it's still the tele-voting system."
In Athlone yesterday, the extended McCaul family rallied around Donna and Joe by issuing a statement of support.
Family members expressed worries that the scathing criticism would have a devastating effect on the two.
"We as a family are very proud of Donna and Joseph. They went out on to the Eurovision stage last night and gave it their all. It was through no fault of theirs that Ireland didn't qualify for this year's Eurovision Song Contest," the statement said.
"Their performance was of a very high and professional standard. Donna and Joseph have shown Ireland and the rest of Europe that despite their young age, they are professional performers and carried their role as ambassadors for their country with the utmost professionalism and pride."
The town of Athlone is planning a homecoming party when the duo return on Monday.
Meanwhile, Paddy Power bookmakers are giving refunds totalling in the region of €25,000 to punters who bet on Ireland winning the Eurovision.