RTE in Crisis

RTÉ board to hold emergency meeting after Ní Raghallaigh resigns

Media Minister Catherine Martin now facing calls for her resignation as Montrose insists “confusion” over what department was told about exit payments

Former RTÉ chair Síun Ní Raghallaigh told Media Minister Catherine Martin's highest-ranking official about an exit package

The board of RTÉ is to hold an emergency meeting on Friday in the wake of the resignation of its chair Síun Ní Raghallaigh overnight.

The national broadcaster is reeling from the shock departure of its chair after Media Minister Catherine Martin failed to express confidence in her.

There was fresh rancour on Friday morning as it emerged Ní Raghallaigh told Media Minister Catherine Martin's highest-ranking official about an exit package from the broadcaster, it ...