RTÉ asks former executives to waive rights to confidentiality

The broadcaster is also seeking legal advice on whether or not it is possible to cap future exit payments

"RTÉ has been assured by its independent legal advisors that exit agreements fell within parameters of similar arrangements seen in both the private and semi-state sectors," a statement read.

Media Minister Catherine Martin has said that exit packages must be the “exception rather than the norm” in RTÉ, after legal advice shows the broadcaster cannot reveal golden handshakes.

It comes as RTÉ has written to former executives who left the broadcaster as far back as 2016, asking them for consent to waive their rights to confidentiality.