Cash-strapped RTE splashed out just over €80,000 on their new season launch event this year, we can reveal.
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the national broadcaster spent a total of €82,060 hiring out a room at the RDS to launch their autumn/winter TV schedule in August.
A total of €67,875 was spent on the venue hire and set design for the annual programming event, while a further €5,039 was spent on catering costs for RTE stars and clients.
