Turmoil in RTE as staff complain about 'lack of transparency and fairness' in process used for new presenter roles

"Union demands an 'explanation of the criteria used in appointments' Turmoil continues in RTÉ after staff complained about the "lack of transparency and fairness" around the process used for the new presenter roles."

"Concerns were raised about last summer's "expression of interest" jobs process at Monday's meeting of the NUJ RTÉ Newsroom chapel."

RTÉ is facing internal turmoil after staff raised complaints about the recruitment process for new presenter roles. Union representatives demanded an explanation of the criteria used in recent appointments. Staff described the process as lacking transparency and fairness, citing specific concerns about how decisions were made. Questions focused on last summer's "expression of interest" jobs process and how candidates were evaluated. The issues were formally raised at a meeting of the NUJ RTÉ Newsroom chapel on Monday. Calls were made for clearer criteria, improved procedural transparency, and accountability in future appointment rounds.

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