Tag: RTÉ
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Latest revelations over Ryan Tubridy pay scandal ‘stunning’ as Fine Gael chair says confidence in management of RTÉ ‘on the floor’
[ad_1] The Irish Independent today revealed that the RTÉ board knew the €120,000 falsification of his pay was the station’s own fault – and not the fault of the presenter. A newly-released key document reveals the former Late Late Show host’s unpaid bonus was “erroneously” subtracted from his published earnings. Ryan Tubridy’s payments and the…
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Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show debut reaction: ‘Taking the p*ss out of RTÉ is winning me over’
[ad_1] After months of waiting, speculation on Irish social media reached fever pitch on Friday night, with the Co Down man’s name already trending online by the time he walked out on stage to front RTE’s flagship show. When the 52-year-old presenter finally did make his entrance it was to a recording of Gay Byrne,…
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RTÉ Oireachtas Committee meeting : ‘Moral case’ for Ryan Tubridy to pay back €150,000 but he ‘doesn’t have a source of income’ after RTÉ return fell through
[ad_1] Valuation of RTÉ lands in Montrose underway – RTÉ DG Kevin BakhurstEverything was under consideration, including moving more production and staff out of DublinTV licence fee needs to be reformed – Ní RaghallaighBakhurst said it was shocking RTE had a membership of “an expensive private club like that in London” when asked about Soho…
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RTÉ staff earning more than €73,209 may have to file annual Register of Interests return as Kevin Bakhurst outlines new plans
[ad_1] Director general Kevin Bakhurst has taken the first steps to set up a Register of Interests for staff and contractors in a bid to rebuild public trust. Mr Bakhurst wrote to workers this morning to let them know he has sent a new “scoping” document outlining his plans to their representatives. The report notes…
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RTE had ‘alarming gaps’ in internal procedures and record-keeping – report
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A report by forensic accountants into RTE’s use of off-balance-sheet accounts has identified “alarming gaps” in internal policies, procedures and controls, Ireland’s Media Minister Catherine Martin has…
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Ryan Tubridy dumped by RTÉ and will not be returning to the airwaves
[ad_1] Talks have collapsed over a new contract. In a shock move, the broadcaster confirmed tonight that talks about his return have fallen apart at the last minute. All the signs were that Mr Tubridy was in line for a comeback on a salary of less than €200,000. However, a statement he issued in response…
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RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst says broadcaster should not be ‘brokering’ commercial deals with its contractors
[ad_1] Breaking | Kevin Bakhurst RTÉ should not be “brokering or facilitating” commercial arrangements with its contracted workers, according to its new Director General Kevin Bakhurst. His comments come as a part of the second Grant Thornton review, set up to go through the top 10 highest paid presenters and if their published salaries were correct,…
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Ryan Tubridy tries to put record straight ahead of showdown talks with new RTÉ boss
[ad_1] Host defends himself during hours-long grilling by TDs and senators, and now embattled star is to face off with new RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst During six hours of committee hearings, Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly sought to shift the blame for the controversial payments on to RTÉ. Breaking their silence for the first…
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RTÉ executive board stood down after payment scandal
[ad_1] A new register of interests will also be created for staff and contractors as part of a bid to increase “openness and transparency”. Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Micheál Martin described the actions as “first steps towards helping restore public confidence in RTÉ”. “As the national broadcaster, which rightly challenges other institutions, RTÉ must…
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New RTÉ bombshells: Ryan Tubridy and agent offer to meet TDs; Toy Show Musical lost €2.2m; Forbes promised Tubridy no new pay cuts
[ad_1] Fresh revelations about spending at RTÉ will leave senior bosses fighting for survival when they face TDs and senators again. Dee Forbes wrote to Ryan Tubridy promising no new pay cutsPatrick Kielty was promised business class flights to get to rehearsalsCroke Park rented in preparation for Toy Show The Musical flopTwo more ‘barter accounts’…