RTÉ reveals top ten earners for 2006

Updated: 15:30, Thursday, 28 February 2008

RTÉ has published the names of its ten highest paid presenters for the year 2006.

1 of 1RTÉ - Pat Kenny remains highest earner
RTÉ - Pat Kenny remains highest earner

The list shows that Pat Kenny remained the highest paid on-air personality at the station, receiving €849,139.

Seven of the top ten earners are engaged by the station as contractors, while Bryan Dobson, Marty Whelan and Derek Mooney are RTÉ employees.

The full list is:

1. Pat Kenny €849,139
2. Gerry Ryan €558,990
3. Marian Finucane €455,190
4. Joe Duffy €367,804
5. Ryan Turbidy €346,667
6. Derek Mooney €242,408
7. Marty Whelan €229,056
8. Miriam O'Callaghan €221,383
9. John Kelly €204,675
10. Bryan Dobson €193,610

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