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RTÉ execs 'frustrated’ by Ryan Tubridy statement after report into broadcaster’s earnings

The long-awaited Grant Thornton report published on Wednesday is seen as key to deciding if Tubridy can return to the broadcaster

Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly after an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last month. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Senior executives at RTÉ are seeking clarity from broadcaster Ryan Tubridy over a statement he made about his 2020 and 2021 salaries following publication of a report by Grant Thornton on Wednesday.

Key figures at the national broadcaster are said to be frustrated by Tubridy’s comments at such an advanced stage of negotiations around his potential return to RTÉ, one source with knowledge of the matter told the Business Post.

In a statement on Wednesday ...