Patrick Kielty to earn €250,000 per year for hosting Late Late Show 

Patrick Kielty has signed a three-season deal to host The Late Late Show beginning this September. He also said he will be covering his own flights and accommodation costs

Patrick Kielty.

Patrick Kielty has said he will be paid €250,000 per year to host The Late Late Show.

The presenter disclosed the information just moments before RTÉ officials were to go before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to discuss 'secret payments' of €345,000 made to Ryan Tubridy across the years 2017-2022.