Politics

Taoiseach supports cap on RTÉ exit payments and calls for ‘maximum transparency’

Leo Varadkar follows Catherine Martin, the culture minister, in backing calls for a cap on exit packages at the state broadcaster

Leo Varadkar said he supported a cap on RTÉ exit payments while confidentiality clauses “should be avoided” in the future. Picture: PA

The taoiseach has said he supports a cap on RTÉ exit payments while confidentiality clauses “should be avoided” in the future.

Leo Varadkar also said he has confidence in Kevin Bakhurst, the director-general, and Siun Ni Raghallaigh, chairwoman of the RTÉ board, saying they were “doing their best” to stabilise the organisation.

The Fine Gael leader said he wanted maximum transparency when it comes to exit packages at RTÉ .

It comes after Bakhurst defended ...