RTÉ's largest creative partner 'gravely concerned' following Ryan Tubridy payments 

Screen Producers Ireland chief executive Susan Kirby said its members were 'dismayed' about the revelations.

Screen Producers Ireland (SPI), the largest creative partner and suppliers of programming to RTÉ, have said it is "gravely concerned" about the evolving situation at the organisation surrounding secret payments to Ryan Tubridy.

The state broadcaster will explain later today exactly what was known about the undeclared €345,000 which was paid to the former Late Late Show presenter across the last five years.