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RTE executive denies misleading committee on knowledge of Tubridy deal

Interim deputy director general Adrian Lynch insisted he had been ‘completely truthful’ in his evidence to the Public Accounts Committee in Dublin.

The Independent UK

New RTÉ boss says pay scandal involving top TV presenter ‘shameful’

Kevin Bakhurst says actions taken to rebuild trust after public misled over Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy’s pay

The Guardian - UK

New RTE DG Kevin Bakhurst faces Oireachtas Committee over payments scandal today

Kevin Bakhurt, RTE's new Director General, will be grilled by TDs at the Public Accounts Committee about his plans for the future of the national broadcaster.

Irish Mirror

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Top 10 RTE presenters’ pay to be published each year as Bakhurst promises reform

The new RTE director general called the revelations in recent weeks ‘one of the most shameful’ episodes in its history.

The Independent UK

Newly identified RTE 'exit fees' and 'talent fees' under investigation, review states

An interim review carried out by Grant Thornton examining the pay of top stars at RTÉ between 2008 and 2022 was sent to members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday evening

Dublin Live

'Exit fees' and 'performance fees' paid by RTÉ under review, report states

An interim review carried out by Grant Thornton examining the pay of top stars at RTÉ between 2008 and 2022 was sent to members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday evening.

Irish Mirror

RTE staff protest and voice anger at 'rockstar fees' paid to top earners as new boss Kevin Bakhurst vows he's 'listening'

Kevin Bakhurst, who officially took over the role of DG on Monday, said he needed to work with staff to rebuild the organisation

Irish Mirror

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Odds on Ryan Tubridy returning to RTE as bookmakers eye up career move

Boylesports has listed odds of 11/2 on whether Ryan Tubridy will return to RTÉ, with the former Late Late host conceding at an Oireachtas meeting that 'I may be out of a job by Friday'

Irish Mirror

New RTÉ boss says HQ could be sold off as he plans overhaul after pay scandal

Kevin Bakhurst says all options on the table in attempt to restore confidence in Irish national broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

What happens next for Ryan Tubridy and will he get RTE job back? Latest in secret payment scandal

The former Late Late Show host addressed two Oireachtas committees on Tuesday over the RTE payments scandal, which revealed he received €345,000 in non-disclosure payments over a five-year period.

Irish Mirror

The questions still unanswered after Ryan Tubridy's Oireachtas grilling - who knew what and will Tubs stay in RTE?

New RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said on Monday that a decision would need to be made soon

Irish Mirror

New RTE Director General vows Ryan Tubridy will not be out of his job

He said he felt “sorry” for Tubridy but stressed a decision on his future would be made in weeks.

Dublin Live

Kevin Bakhurst will decide on Ryan Tubridy's RTE future in next three weeks

Tubridy says he could be “out of a job by Friday”

Irish Mirror

Tubridy concedes it is ‘touch and go’ whether he keeps RTE radio job

The star expressed a desire to get back on the radio as soon as possible.

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Irish Mirror

RTE shake-up as new Director General outlines radical plan to save station

Mr Bakhurst also said he has no problem losing talent to save money at the station

Dublin Live

Ryan Tubridy to face 6-hour long Oireachtas grillings today after RTE pay scandal

Meanwhile, new RTE boss refuses to say if Tubridy will be back on air

The Independent UK

Ryan Tubridy promises ‘maximum transparency’ over RTE debacle

The former chat show host will appear before two committees to answer TDs’ and senators’ questions.

Dublin Live

New RTE boss Kevin Bakhurst discloses his salary and says Ryan Tubridy's future will be decided 'soon'

Speaking to the media in Dublin he said: 'We'll have to take a decision on that soon, for everyone's sake and for Ryan's sake'

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The Independent UK

RTE commercial director won’t appear before committee as she retires

Geraldine O’Leary announced her retirement on Monday, while CFO Richard Collins has stood back from his ‘day-to-day duties’.

The Independent UK

New RTE director-general concedes broadcaster ‘may have to become smaller’

Kevin Bakhurst also acknowledged the potential for more damning revelations to emerge about Ireland’s embattled public service broadcaster.

The Independent UK

New RTE boss: I want to see maximum transparency from Tubridy and his agent

The new director general, Kevin Bakhurst, said the star presenter’s future will rely on what emerges at two committees this week.

The Independent UK

New RTE boss recuses himself from decision over Marty Morrissey’s car loan

He said that interim deputy DG Adrian Lynch is looking into staff members’ commercial arrangements and will decide on an outcome.

Irish Mirror

New RTE boss Kevin Bakhurst reveals his €250,000 salary and says Ryan Tubridy's future will be decided 'soon'

Speaking to the media in Dublin he said: 'We'll have to take a decision on that soon, for everyone's sake and for Ryan's sake'

Irish Mirror

Four RTE executives dropped from top table as new Director General Kevin Bakhurst rings changes

Geraldine O’Leary, Richard Collins, Jim Jennings and Rory Coveney are no longer part of RTE's executive board

Dublin Live

RTE Director of Commercial Geraldine O'Leary announces early retirement

Ms O'Leary is the latest staff member to depart from the broadcaster as the payments scandal continues

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