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RTÉ annual report shows executives dominate highest earners list

RTÉ annual report shows executives dominate highest earners list

Annual report shows senior executives dominate the broadcaster's top earners as RTÉ posts a significantly improved financial surplus

What is going on with the latest RTÉ payments scandal?

What is going on with the latest RTÉ payments scandal?

Between Derek Mooney's reclassification from presenter to producer, Claire Byrne and Ray D'Arcy receiving pay after they finished working, Patrick Kielty's published salary being more than he said it was and the Communications Minister calling for a presenter pay audit at the broadcaster, what is going on in RTÉ?

Taoiseach says new RTÉ payment controversy ‘difficult to comprehend’

Taoiseach says new RTÉ payment controversy ‘difficult to comprehend’

RTÉ bosses have been called for a meeting with the Minister for Communications following revelations about pay to Derek Mooney.

RTÉ to be brought before Department over new payment controversy

RTÉ to be brought before Department over new payment controversy

Derek Mooney exclusion from presenter pay lists ‘justifiable’, says RTÉ boss

Derek Mooney exclusion from presenter pay lists ‘justifiable’, says RTÉ boss

Claire Byrne recalls being given the last rites after she contracted meningitis

Claire Byrne recalls being given the last rites after she contracted meningitis

Talent agency representing Marty Morrissey, Oliver Callan and Jennifer Zamparelli sees profits rise to €140,000

Talent agency representing Marty Morrissey, Oliver Callan and Jennifer Zamparelli sees profits rise to €140,000

'I felt like I was in trouble or was marked' - Claire Byrne on the RTÉ pay cap and moving to Newstalk

'I felt like I was in trouble or was marked' - Claire Byrne on the RTÉ pay cap and moving to Newstalk

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Byrne told the Sunday Independent that she "didn’t understand why [she] deserved to be capped.”

Pat Kenny signs off from Newstalk weekday show

Pat Kenny signs off from Newstalk weekday show

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

He will now present a programme at the weekends, starting on Saturday, March 7th.

RTÉ publishes list of top 10 earners for 2022 led by Tubridy, Duffy and Byrne

RTÉ publishes list of top 10 earners for 2022 led by Tubridy, Duffy and Byrne

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Liveline presenter Joe Duffy was RTÉ's second-highest earner, after Ryan Tubridy