RTE to outsource Lotto and Fair City in savings push as second redundancy round on way next year, Kevin Bakhurst tells TDs
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RTE to outsource Lotto and Fair City in savings push as second redundancy round on way next year, Kevin Bakhurst tells TDs
"Bakhurst says public backed decision not to participate in Eurovision 2026 'Marty Morrissey told me I'm not allowed leave' - Bakhurst says on BBC speculation RTÉ headcount down by 95, most voluntary redundancy applications were denied"
"RTÉ has reduced its headcount by about 95 this year, through 65 voluntary exits and around 30 resignations and retirements."
"The broadcaster has set a target to reduce its headcount by 400 over five years."
RTÉ has reduced its headcount by about 95 this year through 65 voluntary exits and around 30 resignations and retirements. The broadcaster has set a target to reduce its headcount by 400 over five years. Most voluntary redundancy applications were denied. The decision not to participate in Eurovision 2026 received public backing. A claim of internal restriction was voiced in the remark: 'Marty Morrissey told me I'm not allowed leave'. Resignations and retirements constituted a significant portion of the reduction, indicating a mix of voluntary and natural departures alongside contested redundancy processes.
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