Government receives RTÉ legal advice over exit package payments

Sources have said they expect director general Kevin Bakhurst to address the updated legal advice as early as Thursday. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The Government has received RTÉ legal advice which states that the broadcaster cannot breach confidentiality clauses relating to payments given to staff due to a risk of litigation

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst is expected to address the advice given to the broadcaster in the coming days.