Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2024
56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she most recently met the chairman of RTÉ to discuss severance-related matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26487/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have met with the Chairperson of RTÉ, Mr. Terence O’Rourke on four occasions, since his appointment by the Government on 5 March 2024.
My most recent meeting was on 29 May 2024, which was an in-person meeting where he briefed me on RTÉ governance and oversight reforms; RTÉ’s forthcoming Statement of Strategy; and upcoming Board vacancies. We also discussed interim and longer term funding for RTÉ.
In the course of this meeting, the Chairperson also informed me that RTÉ was in the process of negotiating a mediated exit settlement for a senior member of staff, that the process was ongoing, and would be considered by the Board’s Remuneration Committee, as per its updated Terms of Reference. In line with normal practice, the amount of the proposed settlement was not disclosed.
The Chairperson will provide me with an update on the matter when the current process is concluded.
