Reports of pay gripe as Little takes career break

PRIME Time presenter Mark Little has insisted he has taken a year-long leave of absence from RTÉ to focus on new digital media opportunities, despite reports of a major row over his comparatively low salary at the station.

In a statement released yesterday, the national broadcaster confirmed that from January the award-winning current affairs journalist will take 12 months off to pursue other interests.

RTÉ current affairs editor, Ken O’Shea, said the move would allow the presenter to “temporarily embark on an exciting new project” involving new digital media — a comment that was repeated by Mr Little.