During a session of the Oireachtas Media Committee, RTÉ's director general Kevin Bakhurst discussed critical issues affecting the broadcaster, particularly a €3.6m loss linked to a partially failed IT system. Bakhurst acknowledged that ineffective communication between the executive team and the RTÉ board contributed to this failure. Furthermore, he reported a marginal decline in license fee earnings for 2024 and provided insights on the costs connected to governance and administration, including voluntary exit packages estimated at €15m. The discussions aimed to address various pressing concerns about RTÉ’s financial management and strategic direction.
During the Oireachtas Media Committee meeting, RTÉ's director general Kevin Bakhurst emphasized that poor communication between the executive and board contributed to the IT system failure that led to a €3.6m write-off.
The committee raised concerns about RTÉ's governance and expenditure, highlighting a marginal decline in license fee earnings and the costs associated with voluntary exit packages.
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