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Cavan tops list of counties where people search for ways to avoid paying TV licence

Some counties in Ireland are more keen to avoid paying than others

Irish Mirror

Interim RTE boss apologises for ‘drip-feed’ of information

The broadcaster’s board chairwoman told the committee she was ‘deeply unhappy at the evident pattern of inconsistency’ from the executive.

The Independent UK

RTE spent €5,000 on flip flops for clients but a trip to Penneys would have saved them a fortune

The station’s accounts reveal their controversial Astus barter account was used to spend €4,956.73 on 200 pairs of Havaianas flip flops

Irish Mirror

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Who are Brendan McGinty and Niamh Brennan - the people leading two reviews into RTE scandal

The first will be a review of Governance and Culture in RTE and the second will be a review of Contractor Fees, Human Resources and other matters

Irish Mirror

RTE Claire Byrne producer apologises for Dave Fanning's 'poor taste' comments on Christy Dignam

Last month broadcaster Dave Fanning made comments about Christy Dignam that resulted in complaints from the public

Dublin Live

Inside RTE's three barter accounts used to spend €1.6m wining and dining clients over 10 years

Over a 10-year period the state broadcaster, currently gripped in a secret payments scandal, spent a whopping €150,000 each year on client entertainment and hospitality via barter accounts

Irish Mirror

Dubliners searching for ways to avoid paying the TV licence

Since the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal broke, there has unsurprisingly been plenty of debate about the TV licence in Ireland.

Dublin Live

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Dee Forbes wrote to Ryan Tubridy at height of Covid pandemic guaranteeing no RTE pay cut

The now-former RTE Director General confirmed Tubridy would not receive a pay cut between April 2020 and March 2025

Irish Mirror

RTE payments scandal: What is a barter account and how does it work?

The state broadcaster is at the centre of a payments scandal after it was discovered Tubridy was paid €345,000 extra in monies that wasn’t publicly declared

Dublin Live

Ryan Tubridy and agent offer to help parliamentary committee probes into RTE

RTE has been engulfed in crisis after revelations last month that it underreported the salary paid to former Late Late Show host Tubridy.

The Independent UK

Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly agree to make sensational Dail committee appearance

The RTE broadcaster at the centre of controversy confirms he'll submit himself to a grilling by politicians

Irish Mirror

Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly offer to help Oireachtas Media Committee

The pair "wish to fully cooperate and assist with the Committee's investigations"

Dublin Live

Ireland AM presenter Martin King opens up on Noel Kelly, Ryan Tubridy's contract and Virgin Media salaries

The presenter revealed how contracts are negotiated behind the scenes and how unfair it is RTE manages both commercial and TV licence funding

Irish Mirror

RTE braced for shock resignations amid 'very serious' new scandal uncovered in accounts

During the period 2012 to 2022, RTÉ spent an average of approximately €150,000 each year on client entertainment/ hospitality.

Irish Mirror

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Dublin Live

RTE faces 'existential crisis' as finance review finds more barter accounts

A RTE source has told the Mirror that the latest development is 'very serious' and could lead to more 'heads rolling' in the organisation

Dublin Live

Dail demands Tubridy's attendance at meeting over payment scandal

PAC chairman made the callout to Mr Tubridy and other ex-executives from RTE, including the last chief, Dee Forbes, during a Dail debate on Tuesday evening.

Irish Mirror

RTE Claire Byrne producer apologises over Dave Fanning's insulting comments on Christy Dignam

Claire Byrne Show producer has issued a detailed apology to one of the original complainants

Irish Mirror

Did RTE secret payment scandal influence Ryan Tubridy's Late Late Show exit? Full timeline of events

Tubridy told a newspaper he had no plans to step down from The Late Late Show just days before he quit

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Irish Mirror

Inside RTE’s Brendan O'Connor’s family life with wife of 24 years, singing career and RTE salary

Brendan is married to Sarah Caden, who is a journalist with the Sunday Independent, with the couple marrying in 1999

Irish Mirror

Review of RTÉ finances finds more 'barter accounts' as crisis for national broadcaster deepens

A RTE source has told the Mirror that the latest development is 'very serious' and could lead to more 'heads rolling' in the organisation.

Irish Mirror

Ryan Tubridy invited to Dail committee for grilling over RTE €345k secret payments controversy

PAC chairman made the callout to Mr Tubridy and other ex-executives from RTE, including the last chief, Dee Forbes, during a Dail debate on Tuesday evening.

Irish Mirror

Angela Scanlon reportedly signs up for major BBC show

The Co Meath host is rumoured to be amongst the first batch of celebrities signed up

Irish Mirror

Maia Dunphy defends 'decent, hard-working' staff at Ryan Tubridy's talent agency

The presenter is also represented by NK Management and outlined what she earned from RTE last year

Irish Mirror

Renault remains silent on car deals with RTE stars amid controversy

The car company refuses to comment on their commercial agreements

Irish Mirror

Father Ted star felt 'deflated' overhearing RTE staff talk exotic holidays while earning €200 a week

Joe hosted a kids show for RTE in 1995

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