Executives failed to calm 'considerable disquiet' around RTÉ payments controversy

The minister, however, did not address the fact that she was kept in the dark over the fact that the now-former director general was asked to resign

Media minister Catherine Martin did not address the fact that she was kept in the dark over the fact that the now-former director general was asked to resign.

Media minister Catherine Martin has said senior RTÉ executives have failed to calm "considerable disquiet" around payments to Ryan Tubridy and have further questions to answer.

Speaking after a marathon meeting of the Media Committee, during which it was revealed that the chair of the RTÉ board sought the resignation of Dee Forbes on June 16, Ms Martin said "a shocking failure of governance at senior management level in RTÉ" has been revealed.