# RTÉ
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February
February 2024
RTÉ
RTÉ board express 'great disappointment' at position Ní Raghallaigh was placed in by Martin
23 Feb
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AS IT HAPPENED
Catherine Martin says she's 'doing her best' in wake of departure of RTÉ board chair
Members of the opposition have said Catherine Martin’s position as Media Minister is untenable.
Questions remain over who at Martin's Department knew what, and when, about the exit packages
A number of Government ministers have defended Martin
The RTÉ Board has said the Department of Media was informed in October 2023 of the approval of an exit package for Richard Collins
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23 Feb
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Operation Resignation
How Siún Ni Raghallaigh was left with no choice but to quit after another chaotic week for RTÉ
Here’s an explainer of the events that led up to Ní Raghallaigh’s resignation in the early hours of the morning – and the fallout.
23 Feb
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Exit payments controversy
Chair of RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh resigns after minister fails to express confidence in her
While in the post, she has dealt with the fallout of the Ryan Tubridy payment scandal, and further controversy about exit payments in more recent weeks.
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23 Feb
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the exit files
Bakhurst: Disclosing exit package info would be unlawful, but execs can 'waive confidentiality'
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22 Feb
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RTÉ
Varadkar says bringing RTÉ under remit of Comptroller and Auditor General is being considered
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21 Feb
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RTÉ
Number of TV licences being issued on the rise again despite latest RTÉ controversy
20 Feb
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power to compel
Referendum re-run to boost committee powers non-starter, say Govt sources but SF would 'think about it'
20 Feb
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Golden handshakes
Here's what we know (and don’t know) about RTÉ exit payments
Some politicians have called details of exit packages of all executives dating back to 2016 to be published.
20 Feb
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exit payments
RTÉ to seek legal advice in coming days as Minister says broadcaster is at 'critical juncture'
The meeting was called by the Minister after Bakhurst released information on four executive departures from the public broadcaster since he took over last year.
Media Minister Catherine Martin has said she expressed her "frustration" and "concern" to Bakhurst today.
She said that a "cap on the levels of settlements made should be introduced".
Martin said that "this is a critical juncture" for RTÉ.
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19 Feb
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RTÉ payments
Kevin Bakhurst releases statement on the departures of four RTÉ executives since he took over
17 Feb
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RTÉ
RTÉ asked musicians on last night's Late Late Show not to wear pro-Palestinian symbols
17 Feb
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Explainer
Can committees compel Dee Forbes to appear before them? TDs say they're considering it
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16 Feb
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RTÉ scandal
Bakhurst seeks legal advice on revealing other RTÉ exit package payouts, assures minister O'Keeffe's €450K is correct amount
The Dáil heard accusations of other ‘golden handshakes’ at RTÉ this afternoon.
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty told the Dáil O'Keeffe's exit package was 'cooked up behind closed doors with no sign-off, no tax paid and no disclosure until yesterday'
Tánaiste says there must be full transparency around the payouts made to all RTÉ executives
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15 Feb
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RTÉ payments
RTÉ paid its former Chief Financial Officer Breda O'Keeffe a €450,000 exit package
O’Keeffe previously told the Public Accounts Committee that she had availed of the scheme when she had left in 2020.
O'Keefe's exit fee was more than double the total of ten other inspected packages.
This was despite the fact the ex-financial controller not being applicable for the scheme in the first place.
The chair of the media committee has called on Dee Forbes to make herself available.
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14 Feb
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RTÉ
‘Culture of arrogance’ among some senior figures in RTÉ, says Taoiseach
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14 Feb
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change the channel
Taoiseach slams Sinn Féin motion on TV licence fee as ‘pretty comical’
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13 Feb
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whom it concerns
RTÉ confirms [previously redacted] names of 20 people interviewed for Toy Show musical report
The original Grant Thornton report, which was published last month, anonymised those who were interviewed.
13 Feb
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RADIO LISTENERS
Ryan Tubridy's former radio slot loses listeners in latest audience figures
8 Feb
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Ian Bailey
Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son tells Late Late Show he has 'peace' following Ian Bailey's death
2 Feb
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Golden handshakes
Media Minister Catherine Martin says latest report into RTÉ points to a ‘dysfunctionality’
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1 Feb
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January
January 2024
RTÉ
Golden handshake report: RTÉ did 'not comply with' rules for exit scheme for former CFO
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31 Jan
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Voices
Ciaran Mullooly: Younger staff at RTÉ are still livid over the 'crazy fees' of the big stars
Ciaran Mullooly
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30 Jan
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top earners
Top earners list: Tubridy earned over half a million euro in his last full year working for RTÉ
29 Jan
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RTÉ under scrutiny
Catherine Martin says current RTÉ Board members should remain despite Toy Show musical failings
26 Jan
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eurosong
'Same energy as Russia': Two of Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls say Israel should be cut from contest
One singer did not rule out boycotting the competition if Israel is not removed.
Jane Matthews
26 Jan
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GRANT THORNTON REVIEW
Probe into RTÉ's Toy Show the Musical finds sponsorship was overstated by €75,000
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25 Jan
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Register of interests
'Conflict of interest' form for RTÉ staff to be up and running later this month
8 hrs ago
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toy show the musical
No record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical, report finds
15 hrs ago
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Dobbo
Bryan Dobson is retiring from RTÉ in April after 37 years at the broadcaster
17 hrs ago
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RTÉ
'I didn't negotiate on the money': Oliver Callan to take over 9am slot on RTÉ Radio 1
20 Jan
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Permission to Improve
RTÉ says homes on Room To Improve are 'subject to the same rules' after planning permission gaffe
17 Jan
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