"Traditionally, it's been the on-air talent leading the earnings table. This year, however, there has been a shake-up and the suits are now outpacing the stars on the payscale. RTÉ's 2024 annual report reveals that director general Kevin Bakhurst ranks second on the broadcaster's list of top earners, just behind former Liveline presenter Joe Duffy. Rounding out the top five are deputy director general Adrian Lynch, director of operations, technology and transformation Richard Waghorn, and managing director of news and current affairs Deirdre McCarthy."
"But with Newstalk snapping up big-name presenters, could RTÉ's pay cuts signal the start of a slide for the national broadcaster? And as fresh revelations emerge about unorthodox payments, is another storm brewing over Montrose headquarters? Revelations and questions surrounding valuable artwork, a plot of land and some pension top-ups are causing headaches for RTÉ. Today on The Indo Daily, the Irish Independent's Ireland editor, Fionnán Sheahan,"
RTÉ's 2024 annual report shows senior executives now top the broadcaster's pay list, with director general Kevin Bakhurst ranking second after Joe Duffy. The top five also include deputy director general Adrian Lynch, operations and technology director Richard Waghorn, and managing director of news and current affairs Deirdre McCarthy. On-air talent has dropped to lower salary positions while rival Newstalk recruits high-profile presenters. The broadcaster faces scrutiny over unorthodox payments and questions about valuable artwork, a plot of land, and pension top-ups, which are generating controversy and operational headaches at Montrose headquarters.
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