RTÉ crisis
Agent to the stars in the spotlight over pay controversy
One of the most influential figures in Irish showbusiness, Noel Kelly is known as a tough negotiator for his select pool of top talent
“He’s very likeable, he’s a bit of a lad, he represents his clients very well,” one former RTÉ employee said of Noel Kelly. “And he plays hardball.”
The man billed as agent to the stars is set to become a more high-profile name himself following the revelations that RTÉ under-declared payments to his top client Ryan Tubridy to the tune of €345,000 over a six-year period.
A major question hanging over the controversy is why ...
