RTÉ’s Surplus Amid Staff Cuts and Salary Scrutiny | Belfast News

RTÉ’s latest annual report reveals a 22.5 million euro surplus — up from last year’s 5.5 million — fueled by a rise in license fee income to 183.5 million euro. Yet, falling TV license revenue and cost pressures persist, prompting a voluntary exit program that saw 67 staff depart, costing 8.5 million euro. The government is stepping in with a 725 million euro package, blending license fees and direct funding. Senior pay is now transparent, with Director General Kevin Bakhurst earning 339,538 euro. Minister Jack Chambers praised the openness and urged continued reform, while Taoiseach Michael Martin acknowledged talent deserves reward but stressed wages must remain reasonable and sustainable as RTÉ transforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c11e58ecea54eaec