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Independent film and TV firms ‘gravely concerned’ about RTÉ governance

Companies are seeking a meeting with the RTÉ board and media minister to discuss steps to improve transparency and at the broadcaster.

Susan Kirby, Screen Producers Ireland chief: “Public trust has been destroyed; steps must be taken urgently to rebuild this and profoundly change the culture within which RTE operates”

Independent film and television companies are seeking a meeting with the RTÉ board and media minister to discuss steps to improve transparency and governance within the national broadcaster.

Representative body Screen Producers Ireland (SPI) said it was “gravely concerned” about the situation at RTÉ following a scandal over undisclosed payments to star presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Chief executive Susan Kirby said SPI members were based all over Ireland and worked across diverse genres including factual, entertainment, ...