RTÉ stars ‘insulated’ from reality of significant pay cuts

RTÉ’s top stars who have been “insulated” from the reality of significant pay cuts had Celtic Tiger-era salaries that were at an “absolutely ridiculous” level.

The claim was made by members of the Oireachtas communications committee during a meeting with senior management from the State broadcaster yesterday.

Speaking at a three-hour discussion on a raft of issues affecting the station, RTÉ director general Noel Curran and deputy director general Kevin Bakhurst stressed “top talent” have taken 15-20% cuts.