RTE was forced to close the canteen that feeds its stars as it battles an infestation of mice and rats.
The station has been undergoing construction work on its grounds and it appears the building has become plagued with “rodent activity”. A spokesman said: “RTE has a number of controls in place to monitor rodent activity on our sites, which can occur from time to time, particularly due to building or other works on site or in the area.
“Where any rodent activity is detected, as happened recently, experts are brought on site to assess such activity and take the appropriate action, including precautionary measures. The main canteen is currently closed for essential maintenance.”
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We have learned the main canteen was forced to close its doors to staff this week after a visit from the health and safety inspector. In an email seen by us, RTE said to staff: “I wanted to advise you of some arrangements we have put in place while the main restaurant on our Donnybrook campus is closed for essential maintenance.”
The email states that staff can eat at the Bite Cafe until January 13. In 2018, RTE star Ryan Tubridy revealed staff were on “high alert” after the radio centre became infested with rodents.
Having complimented the Clonmel builders who were working on site for being “neat” and “clean”, the Late Late Show host revealed at the time that their digging is causing the problem. He added: “I was told this morning that we have to be on high alert for mice.”
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