RTÉ employees feel 'betrayed' as unions slam payments to Tubridy

Ryan Tubridy: 'When my earnings were published I should have asked questions.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

With its star performer grounded, director general suspended, board in turmoil, and staff in open revolt, the controversy over the secret €345,000 payments to Ryan Tubridy threatens to engulf the national broadcaster.

In an extraordinary 24 hours for RTÉ, it emerged: