RTE negotiating 400,000 euro exit payment for individual, says chairman

Terence O’Rourke defended the practice of exit packages in the context of strict employment law in Ireland (Niall Carson/PA)

RTE is negotiating an exit payment of up to 400,000 euro for an individual, the broadcaster’s new chairman has revealed.

Appearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee on Wednesday, Terence O’Rourke said the package had not yet been “signed off” but that the process could end up at a figure of around 400,000 euro.