Timeline of RTÉ and Ryan Tubridy's payment scandal as contract talks end

Ryan Tubridy will not be running to RTÉ at this time. Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins 

The latest twist in the scandal around secret payments made to Ryan Tubridy by RTÉ came late on Thursday evening.

A statement from the broadcaster's new director general confirmed that negotiations with the ex- Late Late Show presenter had come to an end.