Tánaiste calls for 'full transparency' from RTÉ over release of controversial memo 

Memo concerns deal which resulted in presenter Ryan Tubridy being paid €225,000 via cash transfers which RTÉ does not want made public

Tánaiste Micheál Martin was speaking to reporters in China after it emerged the national broadcaster has proposed to give PAC a summary of documentation relating to the payments to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy on condition it would not be made public.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said “full transparency” from RTÉ is required relating to a significant document, and it should be given to the Public Accounts Committee.

Mr Martin was speaking to reporters in China after it emerged the national broadcaster has proposed to give PAC a summary of documentation relating to the payments to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy.