RTÉ has confirmed that fewer than half of those who applied for the current redundancy package in a bid to slash €10 million in payroll costs will be let go by the end of this year.

THE facilitator appointed to adjudicate in the pensions row between management and employees at RTÉ is expected to give his recommendations in the next two weeks.

Last minute attempts are being made to secure coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s end of group game against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.