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RTÉ finances being investigated by accountants over issues at the broadcaster during the pandemic

The state broadcaster is expected to release a statement addressing the matter at 3pm

The issue relates to payments made to a department in RTÉ. Picture: Niall Carson

Accountants from Grant Thornton have been called in to investigate RTÉ over financial and governance issues at the broadcaster during the pandemic, according to reports.

The Irish Times has reported that the crisis is being overseen by the board of RTÉ. A statement from the broadcaster addressing the specifics of the issue is expected to be issued at 3pm on Thursday.

The issue relates to a payment to a department at the broadcaster, according to ...