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RTÉ Broadcasters' Pay To Be Linked To Public Sector Salaries

RTÉ is currently undergoing a financial crisis, and it recently emerged that the broadcaster has sou...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:25 PM - 13 Sep 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

RTÉ Broadcasters' Pay To Be Linked To Public Sector Salaries

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:25 PM - 13 Sep 2019

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RTÉ is currently undergoing a financial crisis, and it recently emerged that the broadcaster has sought an additional €55 million in taxpayer funding to help ease this.

However, many have suggested that the solution would be to cut the pay of its top presenters.

Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has announced his intention to bring forward legislation which would link the pay of RTÉ broadcasters, producers and researchers to public sector salaries.

He said, "No person, regardless of how famous, should be paid massive fees for a public broadcasting role."

Is he right?

Joe O'Shea and Jennifer Gannon discussed this in our weekly TV slot.

They also talked about the new series from the makers of Gogglebox Ireland and Ireland's Got Talent for Virgin Media Television which will see young renters living with older homeowners.

Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.


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