A review of RTE finances is understood to have found a number of further barter accounts., it has emerged.
The broadcaster has been rocked by controversy again as it emerged that there are more so-called ‘barter accounts,’ similar to the one already at the centre of the uproar over payments to Ryan Tubridy.
A RTE source has told the Mirror that the latest development is “very serious” and could lead to “heads rolling” in the organisation.
A spokeswoman for RTE remained tight-lipped over the latest revelations this evening but said: “RTE will provide comment and context regarding these barter accounts at tomorrow's JOC (Joint Oireachtas Committee) meeting.”
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Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said that she believes the national broadcaster is now facing “an existential crisis.”
She said: “There can be no more drip feed of information from RTE. I would implore the senior management team to get all their ducks in a row before returning to the Oireachtas this week.
“There is now an existential threat to our national broadcaster, and we cannot allow it to implode on itself.
“News breaking this evening that at least one more barter account is in use in the organisation is shocking for the public and gut wrenching for workers at RTE who have fought with management for additional crews and resources."
“Every day something new is breaking from RTE. In order to safeguard its future, we need RTE to put absolutely everything on the table tomorrow.”
All eyes will now be on the Oireachtas media committee where RTE are expected to give a detailed account of what they found in their latest trawl.
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