Dáil
‹ Order of Business RTÉ salary cap
Summary
Ray Butler calls for a salary cap at RTÉ after reports of a €500,000 presenter payment, arguing that other broadcasters should benefit. The Taoiseach says the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill is due early in the next session.
In the context of the broadcasting (amendment) Bill, recent media reports indicate that a DJ returning to RTE is going to be paid €500,000 per year.
Comment on this
There is a need to introduce a salary cap in RTE in order that local radio and commercial public service broadcasters such as TV3 will be in a position to benefit. It is ridiculous that certain individuals in RTE are being paid €500 million a year.
Comment on this
I think the amount is €500,000.
