RTÉ annual report reveals executives dominate broadcaster's highest earners list

RTÉ deputy director general Adrian Lynch, director general Kevin Bakhurst and board chairman Terence O'Rourke arriving for a meeting communications minister Patrick O'Donovan in Dublin over recent pay revelations. Picture: File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

RTÉ executives make up nine of the 10 highest earners in the organisation, according to the broadcaster's 2025 annual report.

According to the remuneration list contained in the report, former presenter Claire Byrne, who earned €280,000, is the only on-air talent among the top earners in 2025.