# RTÉ
February
February 2024
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
January
January 2024
