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People in two independent RTÉ probes may be given anonymity

Reports will be used in the government’s decisions about emergency and future funding for cash-strapped organisation

Catherine Martin, media minister, said the government’s independent expert reviews are taking a broader look at culture, governance and HR practices inside RTÉ and will bring forward recommendations. Picture: Fergal Phillips

The findings of two highly anticipated probes into RTÉ – set to help determine funding for the crisis-hit broadcaster – may be anonymised.

Catherine Martin, the minister for media, ordered two independent expert reviews into the station’s culture and governance after revelations about financial mismanagement last year.

RTÉ commissioned its own reports into controversial incidents like the understating of pay for its then-highest earner Ryan Tubridy and the circumstances behind a musical that accrued millions ...