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RTÉ’s Pay Gap and Profit Surge | Cork News
RTÉ’s 2025 annual report reveals a stark pay gap: nine of the top ten earners are executives, with only on-air star Claire Byrne making the cut at €280k. Director General Kevin Bakhurst, earning over €339k including perks, remains the highest-paid, while his pledge to cap base salaries at €250k clashes with his own rising total package. Other top earners include Deputy DG Adrian Lynch (€294k), CTO Richard Waghorn (€291k), and News Director Deirdre McCarthy (€285k). RTÉ explains the inflated figures include pensions and allowances, and notes some leaders were new in 2024. Meanwhile, the…
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