A discrimination case brought by former newsreader Donna Traynor against the BBC has been resolved.
In a joint statement the corporation and Ms Traynor said: "The dispute between Donna Traynor and the BBC and Adam Smyth has ended, without any admission of liability on the part of either respondent."
The statement says that Ms Traynor acknowledged the BBC and its Northern Ireland director continue to "refute strongly" all allegations made against them.
Both sides said they were "pleased the matter had been brought to a conclusion".
The former Newsline presenter had taken an industrial tribunal against the BBC and its Northern Ireland Director Adam Smyth.
She resigned in November 2021 after nearly 33 years at the broadcaster.
Ms Traynor thanked those who sent her supportive messages while she was taking action against her ex-employer.
She tweeted: "My employment tribunal case is now settled and over.
"Many thanks to everyone who has sent me supportive messages in recent times. Wishing you well. Donna."
Mr Smyth said he wished Ms Traynor well in the future following the end of the industrial tribunal.
Speaking to the media as he left the hearing in Belfast, Mr Smyth said: "You have heard the joint statement, we are very glad to have reached a resolution. We wish Donna all the best for the future."
Asked if there had been a financial settlement in the case, Mr Smyth said: "You have heard the joint statement, I refer you to that.
"We don't have any comment to make about the settlement beyond what has been said in the tribunal."
Asked about the use of public money in the case, Mr Smyth said: "The only comment I have to make about licence fee-payers' money is that we treat it very carefully and very sensitively and we think about every penny that we spend.
"You will have heard that we strongly refuted all of the accusations against us, that is our position.
"The settlement we have reached today is acceptable."
