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The ongoing legal battle between RTÉ and the State revolves around the classification of top earners, many of whom are treated as independent contractors instead of employees.

A spokesman said RTÉ had an ongoing contract for regular checks and inspections, indicating active measures being taken to mitigate the rodent infestation.

Des Cahill's landmark case could cost RTÉ €11m, highlighting the ambiguity of employment status for presenters and a significant financial risk for the broadcaster.

"During the testing stages of the project in 2019, a number of issues came to light that could not be resolved by the appointed vendor."

The news that it has written down €3.6m on a partly failed IT system must have felt like another slap in the face for staff in an organisation that has been struggling for its financial survival.

Joanna Donnelly's departure from RTÉ has raised eyebrows, but sources confirm she remains a Met Éireann employee and will address her exit in due course.

They brought a man over from Rome, 90-odd years of age to tell me I was telling lies, that I wasn't beaten for an hour, non-stop, by two of them.

It's the most difficult thing I've ever done," she says, when we sit down to chat in a suite in a Dublin hotel.

In a statement, RTÉ said: "The broadcast of the new series of Ireland's Fittest Family, originally scheduled to begin this Sunday night, has now been postponed following the death of one of this year's participants subsequent to the completion of the series. RTÉ and Kite/Animo productions wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family and friends at this time."

The Government plans to let RTÉ's board decide on hiring a new director general, emphasizing independence in light of EU media freedom laws.

Shamrock Rovers' decision to threaten to bar RTÉ from Tallaght Stadium over European game broadcasts reflects a deep frustration with the broadcaster's priorities. Their intent to deny access to future home league matches could backfire, as RTÉ plays a critical role in promoting the League of Ireland, which struggles to attract significant viewer interest. Without adequate coverage, domestic soccer risks further alienation from potential fans, highlighting the precarious balance between local clubs and national broadcasters.