RTÉ bosses to face media minister over Derek Mooney payments furore

The latest revelations prompted a scathing response from Patrick O’Donovan
RTÉ CEO Kevin Bakhurst is among the top executives called before the media committee. File picture: Niall Carson/PA 

RTÉ CEO Kevin Bakhurst is among the top executives called before the media committee. File picture: Niall Carson/PA 

Tue, 19 May, 2026 - 06:00
Paul Hosford

RTÉ bosses will meet with media minister Patrick O’Donovan on Tuesday amid yet another controversy around the national broadcaster’s finances.

RTÉ confirmed on Thursday that it had revised its list of the top 10 highest-earning presenters for 2024 to include Derek Mooney after it “reconsidered what constitutes a presenter”.

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