RTÉ Payments Scandal

Two reviews into RTÉ announced by Minister Martin

Two panels will assess governance issues at the state broadcaster and wider HR practices

Media Minister Catherine Martin speaking to the media outside Government Buildings, Dublin, confirming the scope of a Government-commissioned review of governance and culture at RTE is to be widened. Picture: PA

Catherine Martin, Minister for Media, has announced two separate reviews to examine the RTÉ, the state broadcaster.

In a statement, Martin said the reviews would consist of the appointment of two expert advisory committees, which will oversee the “two different strands of this examination”.

“The examination will be supported by professional services firms engaged by my Department,” she said.

She said the terms of reference of an independent examination of RTÉ, which were agreed by ...