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RTÉ to axe up to 400 jobs, sell off Donnybrook land in colossal cost saving strategy

Broadcaster’s strategic vision plan set to reveal cuts to jobs, operating costs and services on Tuesday

Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ director general. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Staff cuts, the sale of land in Donnybrook and expansion of RTÉ’s footprint outside of Dublin have been outlined in a document presented to government on a future plan for the national broadcaster.

The Business Post understands that senior government sources support the “strategic vision” plan proposed by Kevin Bakhurst, the director general of RTÉ.

The document presented to government has proposed a staff reduction plan, which is expected to impact up to 400 people ...