Ryan Tubridy

‘For many years the level of presenter pay at RTÉ got a little bit out of control’ – The Irish Times

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RTÉ has not had any difficulty filling top presenter roles despite the salary cap, Kevin Bakhurst has said. The director general of the broadcaster also said Claire Byrne, who left RTÉ for Newstalk, had not been “admonished” by the introduction of the pay ceiling. “She was not being admonished. Yes, she would have had to … Read more

Claire Byrne on leaving RTÉ: It felt like the organisation was wagging its finger at me, saying ‘you’ve been a bad person – you need to have a pay cap to stop your gallop’

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As her Newstalk début looms, the presenter tells Niamh Horan why she left the state broadcaster, a place she reckons has lost its backbone Claire Byrne pictured in the intercontinental Hotel, Dublin. Photo: Gerry Mooney Claire Byrne knows the pressure is on. It’s Wednesday afternoon and the broadcaster is enjoying the final days of a … Read more

‘I was Tubridy’s stand-in. My father got appointed chairman of RTÉ, and that ended’ – The Irish Times

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Anton Savage is posing in a doorway for The Irish Times photographer. Like many national radio presenters who sometimes have to be photographed for their jobs, he’s quite good at vamping. He stands and sits, pops his head on his chin, offers smiles and serious countenances. He’s much as you’d expect from his radio shows: … Read more

Ryan Tubridy sought therapy to cope with ‘really dark’ feelings in wake of RTÉ pay scandal – The Irish Times

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Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy sought therapy to help him cope with “really dark” feelings due to the intensity of criticism he received during the RTÉ payments scandal that precipitated his exit from the State broadcaster. The former Late Late Show presenter said he “wasn’t in the whole of his health” after the crisis blew up in … Read more

Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly splutter over e-scooters – The Irish Times

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Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly are on the move, departing Newstalk Breakfast (weekdays) in February to take over early-evening hosting duties on The Hard Shoulder, but apart from being able to sleep on a bit later, their routine probably won’t change much. The presenters’ fondness for commuter-centred issues, in particular, should translate seamlessly to their … Read more

Most people believe Ryan Tubridy should repay €150,000 to RTÉ, as fallout continues over secret top-ups

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Poll reveals Katie Hannon is favourite to take Joe Duffy’s ‘Liveline’ role Ryan Tubridy. Photo: Colin Keegan The majority of the public think former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy should pay back the €150,000 he received as part of the controversial deal to enable top-ups to his salary, which were kept secret by the broadcaster. The … Read more

Taoiseach defends going on Tubridy’s podcast as RTÉ boss says he’d like former presenter to pay back €150k

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Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for two promotional events that did not happen, Bakhurst says – The Irish Times

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Ryan Tubridy, the former Late Late Show presenter, has not repaid RTÉ a sum of €150,000 he received as part of a controversial payment deal in 2020 that was not disclosed publicly, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst has confirmed. Ryan Tubridy was to be paid a total of €225,000 over three years by RTÉ as … Read more

RTÉ looks beyond Montrose to fill ‘Liveline’ void, as redundancies loom

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Whoever succeeds Joe Duffy is likely to be on some €100,000 less than he was paid While presenter Katie Hannon has been mentioned by some as a “favourite” to take over Liveline — having occupied the “Talk to Joe” seat in his absence — a well-placed insider said that it’s far from a done deal. … Read more