Taoiseach can 'understand' anger of RTÉ staff over restoration of executives' pay

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he had confidence in the new board and director general Kevin Bakhurst. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he can “certainly understand” the disappointment that RTÉ staff and licence fee holders feel after it emerge RTÉ executives had pay cuts restored last September.

Mr Varadkar, who said he was unaware of the reinstatement, said the 10% pay cut was presented as a permanent measure, but only lasted for one year.