RTÉ set to slash top stars’ salaries by 30%

RTÉ is implementing a 30% reduction in the salaries of its top stars, its managing director has confirmed.

Glen Killane said the cuts to salaries would be made when their contracts expire. He said that process was likely to be completed by the end of this year or early next year at the latest.

In addition, he reiterated that all staff had also voluntarily taken pay cuts in recent times.