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Incoming RTE boss Kevin Bakhurst says pay controversy is 'painful to watch' and admits 'huge challenge' ahead

Kevin Bakhurst, who takes charge of the crisis-hit organisation on Monday, was commenting after meeting Irish Media Minister Catherine Martin in Dublin

Irish Mirror

RTE’s incoming director general vows to ‘restore trust’ in broadcaster

Kevin Bakhurst said he would outline his plans on Monday when he takes charge at the crisis-hit organisation.

The Independent UK

Incoming RTE director general must take ‘decisive action’ at broadcaster

Kevin Bakhurst, who will take charge of RTE next week, is meeting with Media Minister Catherine Martin on Thursday.

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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

Government unveils two RTE probes after 'affront to everything that public broadcasting should stand for'

Media Minister Catherine Martin said ' trust must be restored'

Irish Mirror

RTE scandal latest: Two separate reviews and appointment of forensic accountant confirmed by Catherine Martin

The forensic accountant will start its work by focusing on the barter account

Dublin Live

RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

Micheal Martin expressed concern that the ‘culture of the agent’ had become predominant within the broadcaster.

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Pressure mounts for RTE salaries to be capped at €195,000 as scandal continues to engulf national broadcaster

Independent Ronan Mullen is pursuing a private member's bill in Ireland's Seanad that would seek to ensure the highest salary in RTE does not exceed that paid to the country's media minister, €195,000 a year

Irish Mirror

The LA home we all want to live in – and just wait till you see the bathrooms

Elegant, quirky and with a touch of the surreal, this LA home took a refreshing new approach to high-end interior design

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Capping RTE salaries would help restore ‘community culture’ at broadcaster

It is unclear whether the Government intends to back a salary cap proposed in senator Ronan Mullen’s private member’s bill.

The Independent UK

Govt to send auditor to look at RTE's books as PAC wants Ryan Tubridy for questioning

Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley, who chairs the PAC – the Oireachtas spending watchdog – also said witnesses may be called in over the summer recess in relation to the payments.

Irish Mirror

Green light set for auditor to examine RTE finances

Coalition chiefs also played down reports of hundreds of redundancies and a sell-off of 2FM amid the ongoing crisis over secret payments to Ryan Tubridy

Dublin Live

No proposals for staff redundancies or selling assets at RTE: Media minister

It comes after a Government TD denied that the coalition could seek ‘revenge’ on the broadcaster amid ongoing revelations.

The Independent UK

Government is not seeking ‘revenge’ in its response to RTE payment debacle – TD

Two Government representatives denied that widespread redundancies at the broadcaster are planned.

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The Independent UK

Media minister requests meeting with incoming RTE boss and board chair

It comes after revelations about the RTE barter account during a committee appearance this week.

The Independent UK

Chair of RTE board apologised for not sharing resignation update, says minister

Catherine Martin met with Siun Ni Raghallaigh in Dublin on Saturday.

Belfast Live

GAA Championship games shouldn’t be behind a paywall insists Sinn Féin Senator

Tyrone's clash with Kerry and Armagh's tie against Monaghan will be shown on the pay-to-view GAAGO service this weekend

Irish Mirror

RTE top brass back in firing line as they appear before PAC over Tubridy secret cash probe

Special powers have been granted to the Dail committee to get to the bottom of RTE dodgy payments

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Dublin Live

Media Minister Catherine Martin indicates the State will pay for external RTE review

Minister Martin briefed Cabinet on Tuesday morning about the ongoing pay scandal that has engulfed the national broadcaster

Irish Mirror

Explosive committee meetings discussing RTÉ scandal to kick off this morning

Former RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes told the Oireachtas Media Committee and the Public Accounts Committee that she is not in good enough health to attend meetings this week.

Dublin Live

Ryan Tubridy won't host event in the capital marking JFK's visit to Ireland

The event is due to take place at the EPIC Museum in Dublin, with Ryan Tubridy originally planned to host the panel discussion

The Independent UK

RTE executive says only former DG would have known salary figures incorrect

Ms Forbes, who resigned as director general of RTE on Monday, was not consulted on RTE’s statement.

Irish Mirror

Catherine Martin implies State will pay for RTE probe as Minister weighs in on Patrick Kielty fee

Minister Martin briefed Cabinet on Tuesday morning about the ongoing pay scandal that has engulfed the national broadcaster

The Independent UK

RTE ‘must not squander’ chance to reveal full facts about Tubridy payments

A staff protest is being held at RTE over the spiralling controversy.

Dublin Live

RTE's highest paid stars disclose salaries as payments scandal rumbles on

It came as Dee Forbes sensationally quit as the national broadcaster’s director general on Monday

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